NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 15 – President William Ruto has called on Narok Governor Patrick Ole Ntutu and Narok West MP Gabriel Tongoyo to rein in their supporters following confrontations at Saturday’s Maa Cultural and Tourism Celebrations.
Speaking during a church service in Narok on Sunday, Ruto urged the two United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders to contain political tensions as competition for the county’s gubernatorial seat gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The President also weighed in on the ongoing debate over his dressing, defending his attention to personal presentation and criticising leaders who dwell on what he described as petty issues instead of discussing policies.
“Just like everything else I do, I pay attention to what I say, the ideas I advance, what I do and how I dress. I pay attention. If you choose to be casual about your dressing or what you say, then you are also casual about how you conduct yourself. That is your choice,” Ruto said.
He added: “But let me ask you: What is the difference between those you accuse of complaining about T-shirts and you, who complain about jackets, shoes and watches? And to cover up your emptiness, you exaggerate the prices of those items.
“Please, let us stop dwelling on these petty issues and discuss policies and the agenda for…