The war of words between Deputy President William Ruto and Cherangany MP, Joshua Kutuny, dragged on as the legislator during an interview at Inooro FM on Tuesday, September 9, lashed back at Ruto's harsh criticism.
DP Ruto on Friday, September 6, lamented over Kutuny's betrayal accusing him of being used to cause trouble in the Rift Valley.
"The major problem between us is how the DP is going behind President Uhuru Kenyatta's back despite it being evident that Uhuru has no issue at all with him. Then he goes to the Rift and accuses me of betraying him.
"How do I betray him by working with Uhuru? The story would be true if Uhuru was his enemy. However, it all started with the maize saga when I asked him to explain why he used emissaries to blame the Uhuru for maize issues in the Rift instead of him finding a solution," Kutuny reacted.
He further waded into the controversial Mau evictions, blasting Ruto for his silence.
"Why is he quiet on the Mau evictions, using Rift MPs to ask Uhuru to give his land to the squatters? I am only out to correct him that before we reach out to the president on Rift issues, he has to act and respond first.
"I asked him why he is using Elgeyo-Marakwet Senator, Kipchumba Murkomen, and Kapsaret MP, Oscar Sudi, to attack other communities in Rift Valley. Why is he not reprimanding them" Kutuny stated.
He then reminded Ruto that he ardently supported his bid for Deputy Presidency.
"I remember supporting him, announcing that Uhuru will be president and Ruto his DP. I faced a lot of tribulation supporting him," Kutuny recalled.
Kutuny finally offered a piece of advice to Ruto.
"He should stop tarmacking and call for a meeting with Uhuru. Ruto knows that his attack on BBI and the handshake is uncalled for as the latter has enabled peace to prevail in the county.
"I cannot be betraying him, yet he is carving out his own downfall with his callous moves. Even if he moves across the whole country with Rift MPs campaigning for him, he won't be president without Uhuru's blessings," Kutuny asserted.
Ruto had earlier used a familiar analogy to describe Kutuny's betrayal.
“Among the Kalenjin people, there is a phrase that says when a cow breaks its leg, you tie the animal and treat it. It will heal soon, and, thereafter, you will continue getting milk from it," Ruto analogised.
“Sadly, for a human being, when he breaks an arm, you treat him but he will later use the healed arm to slap you,” Ruto spoke at the burial of Mzee Kibiwott Koross, a former KCC director on Friday, September 6.
