President William Ruto said he asked Kanu chairman Gideon Moi to step aside from the Baringo senatorial by-election and that Moi agreed. The request came during a meeting at State House, Nairobi, a day before Moi was to submit his nomination papers to the IEBC. Ruto described the move as a step toward unity after years of political friction between them.
Ruto spoke on Tuesday in Baringo while inspecting the Marigat–Mochongoi Road. He said he told Moi they are age mates and should let younger leaders take over. Moi later confirmed his withdrawal in a statement, calling it a decision in the interest of national unity. Kanu held a meeting in Baringo, where Ruto also attended. The president now backs UDA candidate Kiprono Chemitei in the November 27 vote.
Ruto spoke on Tuesday in Baringo while inspecting the Marigat–Mochongoi Road. He said he told Moi they are age mates and should let younger leaders take over. Moi later confirmed his withdrawal in a statement, calling it a decision in the interest of national unity. Kanu held a meeting in Baringo, where Ruto also attended. The president now backs UDA candidate Kiprono Chemitei in the November 27 vote.
