Heckling, rivalry mark Ruto’s Kiambu tour as Ichung'wa, Wamatangi clash

Local politics took centre stage during President William Ruto’s tour of Kiambu, as supporters of rival leaders engaged in heckling matches.

Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi traded tactful barbs with Kikuyu Member of Parliament Kimani Ichung’wah, as each tried to outdo the other on their respective performance records.

Wamatangi added: "Wakati ile saa rais anahesabu miradi amefanya... serikali ya Kiambu pia imefanya kazi... Si Wamatangi pia amefanya kazi... hebu nione mikono wangapi wanasema Wamatangi Wamatangi...?"

The president, on the other hand, steered clear of the local showdown and continued with his onslaught against the opposition, whom he said were the first to wade into the murky waters of petty politics.

“Wametukana mimi miaka mbili... wanasema mimi ni muuaji... wanasema mimi ni mwizi nataka niwaulize... kati ya mimi na wale watu, mwizi ni nani," Ruto stated.

“Wale majamaa wametoka pale kwetu Mathira tunawapea notice wachaneni na rais nyinyi ni rika yetu tutadeal na nyinyi tuskie tena mmetusi rais," Mathira MP Eric Wamumbi said.

President Ruto had toured various development projects across Thika and Juja constituencies, including affordable housing projects as well as inspection of ongoing works at Thika Stadium.