Even if my job is now being carried out by others, I still respect the President, Deputy President William Ruto has said.
DP Ruto spoke on Saturday in Isiolo where he attended a rally to raise funds for more than 70 churches.
“The President and I campaigned together to run the Jubilee government, and I respect him. He calls the shots,” he said.
DP Ruto added that he acknowledges that President Uhuru Kenyatta is his boss and that he has never gone against him.
“There is no competition between the President and I,” he went on.
Ruto blamed what he described as former opposition leaders for the frosty relationship he has with Uhuru.
In a statement that seemed to be aimed at ODM leader Raila Odinga, the DP said it is unfortunate that those who were expected to be in the opposition to keep the government in check are now confused about their role.
Ruto told Raila to state his stand, on whether he is part of the government or the opposition chief.
“Either hang out with us or quit. You cannot have your cake and eat it too,” the DP said.
“You cannot say you are in partnership with us and at the same time tell us the Jubilee administration has done nothing.”
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