Deputy President William Ruto thumped his chest after bringing Kisii Town to a standstill during a tour on September 10, 2020 after flying from Nairobi where he had attended an urgent Cabinet meeting.
Thousands flocked the streets to receive DP Ruto despite violent protests from youth who warned him against touring the county.
"They said I wouldn't come but here I am. Raise your hands to show them that I have arrived. Those who have been plotting to cause chaos should know that we are not fools.
"If they want to fight they should bring their children and wifes to fight each other," Ruto stated.
The deputy president also welcomed Kisii County ODM Chair Samuel Omwando who has ditched the opposition party to join Jubilee.
In July, Omwando was accused by ODM of being a mole after he secretly visited Ruto's home in Karen, Nairobi.
In a thinly veiled attack on officials in the Ministry of Interior, Ruto dared them to a political face-off without involving the police or regional security apparatus.
Interior CS Fred Matiang'i has been fronted by some leaders from the county as a potential presidential candidate.
"Those who want a contest should leave the police and regional adminstration and face off with me," Ruto taunted.
"By being here, we have embarrassed those who think they can use government resources to disband our activities in Kisii," he added.
The deputy president challenged his rivals to use government resources to improve the lives of hardworking Kenyans like those who had invited him for a fundraiser.
The ban on public gatherings and rallies appears to have been lifted with President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga also conducting rallies.
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