VIDEO: Pro-Ruto Slogans Disrupt Raila’s Meru County Rally
The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga's climb on Mt Kenya is seemingly becoming steeper going by the pro-William Ruto slogans that met his address in Meru.
Gathogo Wanjiru In a video seen by Bright Kenya News, the ODM leader is seen addressing the crowd amid Deputy President William Ruto chants.
Unbothered Raila is heard enumerating Azimio la Umoja plans for the country.
However, as Raila mentioned his plans that included uchumi bora, umoja, usawa and uzalishaji the crowd responded by shouting Ruto's name.
Raila, on his first day of a tour of the lower eastern region of Mount Kenya, hinted that he might consider picking his running mate from central.
Speaking before kicking off a three-day tour in Meru, Tharaka Nithi, and Embu counties to woo the East of the mountain, Raila said he was keen to work with individuals who will deliver.
He told residents through local media stations that he has no problem with choosing his running-mate from either the East or West of the mountain.
“ I have no problem picking my running mate from Mt Kenya East or West because what matters is to have a person who will deliver to Kenyans in the next government but not the region he comes from,” said Raila.
“I will not hand-pick my running mate I will be very keen on looking at his or her track records on service delivery to Kenyans not necessarily where he or she comes from because my government will focus on economic recovery and job creation for the youth,” he added.
Raila who was hosted by governor Kiraitu Murungi and Agriculture cabinet secretary Peter Munya said asked them to resolve their political rivalry.
