“DP Ruto has hoodwinked the Luhya community by creating nonexistent positions to solemnise his union with ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetang'ula,” Wamalwa said.
He said the second in command is deploying tricks and lies to endear himself to voters, pointing out the proposal to make Mudavadi Chief Minister yet he opposed the BBI initiative which proposed expansion of the executive.
Wamalwa said bottom up was not fit for the country, adding that the country has gained much through devolution.
He rooted for Azimio la Umoja Kenya Moja candidate Raila Odinga saying once he assumes office the allocation to the counties shall be scaled up.
The CS said the Luhya community stands a better chance to ascend in power through Raila’s leadership.
“But the likes of Mudavadi, Wetang'ula and the rest have been conned into supporting Ruto,” he said.
Marende asked the Luhya community and Kenyans to be wary of the DPs' theatrics which he said threatened to reverse the gains brought about by the 2010 constitution.
"Ruto, is using lies and theatrics to defraud Kenyans at the same time supporting initiatives he vehemently opposed in the past,” he said.
Marende who launched his Vihiga governor bid availed his running mate Humphrey Kisia on Saturday.
Heis vying on a DAP-K ticket and is set to face off the incumbent Governor Wilber Ottichilo of ODM, Former governor Moses Akaranga (PPOK), George Khaniri (UDP), Francis Ominde (FPK), Alfred Agoi (Kenya Kwanza).
