Peter Kenneth Reemerges, Hints at Working with Deputy President William Ruto

Former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth has returned to the political stage after months of silence.

Kenneth, who has maintained a low profile since he suffered a humiliating defeat in the race for Nairobi Governor seat to Mike Sonko, attended a fundraiser in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County on Sunday after an invite by Deputy President William Ruto’s allies in Rift Valley.

The former presidential aspirant landed in Eldoret on a chopper and was welcomed by Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and other DP Ruto’s lieutenants.

Speaking at the function held at Kaptinga in Kapseret constituency, Kenneth hinted at working with Deputy President William Ruto ahead of 2022 presidential polls. He also expressed his support for the famous March 9th handshake between President Uhuru and Opposition leader Raila Odinga.

“DP Ruto is my friend. We are age mates and we didn’t know each other because he is DP. We must build bridges everywhere for people who want to genuinely build this country then we must work together to resolve issues affecting Kenyans”, he said.

“I was invited for a church function but the politicians have turned it into politics and that is a clear sign of what is ahead. You know when there are heavy clouds then the rain is about to fall and as you can see we have very heavy clouds here,” said Kenneth. “We must all preach peace and unity.”

More than 20 Jubilee MPs and Senators who attended the fundraiser termed Kenneth as “suitable running mate” and urged him to join hands with Ruto.

“The Jubilee house is big and we welcome you wholeheartedly,” Senate Majority Leader and Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen told Kenneth.