No, I’m not campaigning for Museveni, says Ruto
Deputy president William Ruto has refuted claims of campaigning for Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni.
Mr Ruto said that his visit to Uganda on Wednesday was to confirm and cement peace, trade and unity between the two countries.
“ My visit is to confirm the partnership between Uganda and Kenya, enhance commerce and trade for a shared future,” he said.
He made the remarks at a joint press briefing with President Museveni at Kapchorwa State Lodge
According to Mr Ruto, there is need for a concerted effort between the two countries to harness the potential of the communities in Sebei and Karamoja sub regions.
“Currently, the Kenyan government is engaged in disarming the Pokoti and Turkana to end cattle rustling in the region. I’ m here to cement peace between the communities shared between the two countries, for instance, the Pokoti and Turkana in Kenya and the Karamojongs in Uganda,” added Mr Ruto.
When asked about the timing of his visit, given the fact that there are presidential campaigns going on in Uganda, Mr Ruto said; “President Museveni has been campaigning in Uganda for a very long time. He has sufficient experience and knowledge to campaign for himself. I do not think he requires the support of any Kenyan to campaign for him to be elected by the people of Uganda. The decision as who is to be elected in Uganda is for the people of Uganda to decide.”
SOURCE: The Citizen