Kirinyaga county governor Anne Waiguru has called on president Uhuru Kenyatta to extend a reconciliatory handshake to his deputy William Ruto.
This is after reports emerged that Ruto had allegedly plotted to impeach President Uhuru.
While defending Ruto, Waiguru urged Kenyans to dismiss the allegations with contempt saying they are mere propaganda.
She faulted the president's advisors for misguiding the president and making up innuendos to soil the DP's reputation.
"Some characters surrounding the president have for umpteenth times hatched plans to malign DP Ruto's name. But it has been hitting a snag all through."
She added: "All I can advise you our dear president is for you to extend a handshake with your deputy because the love that Kenyans have for Ruto is immeasurable".
The county chief said it was possible to extend an olive branch to Ruto as he did with Raila even after he swore himself in
"Those who wanted to overthrow your government are well known. There is evidence to that effect and it was well shown in broad daylight."
"Even after he illegally swore himself, you still had a place in your heart to forgive him and close ranks with him. If that was possible, what of a person who helped you achieve the presidency?" she posed.
Waiguru further called on the president to take a step back from politics so that he could provide a conducive political environment for Ruto to take on Raila head-on.
She said the upcoming election was a two-horse race between Kenya Kwanza and Azimio La Umoja.
She further exuded confidence that Ruto will win the presidency saying he is loved by many kenyans.
Speaking in Ndia, Waiguru accused interior PS Karanja Kibicho of allegedly plotting to sabotage her candidature.
"He may use intimidation but that will not bar the people of Kirinyaga from re-electing me," she said.
Waiguru further called on her opponents to make clear where they stand and avoid fence-sitting.
"There are those claiming to be independent candidates yet they are being funded by Azimio la Umoja. We want them to publicly announce where they stand."
She also censured Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua saying she opted for national politics after sensing defeat in the county governor race.
On the upcoming UDA nominations, Waiguru gave an assurance that the exercise would be conducted in a free and fair manner.
