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Kalonzo: Ruto welcome in Ukambani but should explain source of funds

Kalonzo: Ruto welcome in Ukambani but should explain source of funds

In Summary

• Ruto took his campaigns to Mwingi constituency on Saturday.

• Kalonzo said it is unfortunate that leaders have used their authority and positions of power to enrich themselves.

Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
Wiper Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
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Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has welcomed Deputy President William Ruto’s foray in Ukambani on his political tours, saying leaders have the right to tour every region to sell their political agenda.

The Wiper leader however warned the Deputy President that he will eventually account to Kenyans how he has managed to amass the cash he dishes out.

Ruto took his campaigns to Mwingi constituency on Saturday.

Kalonzo said it is unfortunate that leaders have used their authority and positions of power to enrich themselves whilst grounding government parastatals like Kenya Power, forcing Kenyans to endure high costs of electricity.

“I have said, even if they visit Ukambani a hundred times, they are welcome, but they should remember that they will account on where they are getting the monies; the salaries of Members of Parliament, Deputy President and even President is known” said Kalonzo.

He spoke on Saturday, when he attended three functions in three constituencies of Mwingi West for a fundraiser in aid of five university and secondary school students.

The Wiper leader was accompanied by Kitui County Women Rep Irene Kasalu, MPs Charles Nguna of Mwingi West, Gideon Mulyungi of Mwingi Central and Paul Nzengu of Mwingi North and a host of MCAs.

Kalonzo said it is immoral for leaders to brag with ill gotten money and use it to "bribe Kenyans to gain popularity".

“We will now talk openly, and people will be held to account because there must be integrity in service,” Kalonzo said.

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