
President William Ruto has responded to assertions made by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, stating that he earned the votes from Embu on his own. Ruto also mentioned that a 35-year bond he has with the region predates his alliance with Gachagua, countering claims about the nature of their political support in Mt Kenya.
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