Deputy President William Ruto's rally in Kitui County was marred with drama after a woman publicly lectured the DP over a failed cash promise.
While addressing the rally, the woman who identified herself as a grassroots leader, stated that various business groups in the area did not receive money that was promised at an earlier event.
She added that they would not listen to Ruto unless the pledge was fulfilled.
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"I want to address two issues. One is about the money that was promised to the Saccos in Zombe which was not delivered.
"Our women also went to Zombe and they did not get a share of the money. I want to tell you to give out that money to our leaders right now," she stated.
In an unusual move, the grassroots leader further campaigned for Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga's Azimio La Umoja declaring her support for Ruto's rival.
"We want that money here so that the groups can receive their share before you address your issues. Finally, I want to say that I am in Azimio." she declared.
However, her sentiments did not sit well with some of the people at the rally as a section of the Kenya Kwanza supporters attempted to bar her from addressing the congregants.
Afterwards, Ruto took over the microphone assuring the woman that he would look into the issues she had raised.
He directed the affected groups to meet with their area leaders to discuss the issues.
"I want to thank you for welcoming us here. We love you so much. It is okay for the lady to raise her issues and we shall look into them and rectify them where possible. I am here. Is there any other problem?
"I hope we are in agreement. The groups should also meet with their leaders to sort out the grievances," he stated.
At a rally in Vihiga County on February 6, the DP revealed that he stopped making donations to groups and churches as the law prevents politicians from engaging in Harambees months before elections.
