Laikipia Woman Representative Cate Waruguru is the latest Mt Kenya legislator to dump President Uhuru Kenyatta and join William Ruto’s camp.
Speaking in Tigithi ward on Friday, November 5, Waruguru said she now believes in the ideologies of William Ruto’s UDA party.
Waruguru also endorsed William Ruto’s campaign slogan; the bottom-up economic approach.
“I am in UDA and I fully believe in the bottom-up approach economic model and the other Ideologies of the party,” Waruguru said.
The MP further stated that there are many legislators from the Mt Kenya region who are waiting for the ideal time to dump President Uhuru Kenyatta’s political camp.
“Expect more Mt Kenya leaders to defect and join UDA very soon, the ground is hostile for the other candidates, Most of our Leaders are just waiting for the right time to cross over, people will be surprised,’’ she added.
After declaring her support for Ruto, Waruguru unleashed the campaign posters with UDA colours, declaring that she will contest for the Laikipia East parliamentary seat in 2022.
The declaration by Waruguru comes after her meeting with female leaders in William Ruto’s camp including Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika, and Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa on November 2.
“Something which we think is impossible now is not impossible in another decade,” Waruguru wrote in a tweet after meeting the two legislators.
However, this was a time bomb since Waruguru gave hints on ditching President Uhuru on July 21.
Then, Waruguru said that her decision to dump President Uhuru was after consulting with people on the ground.
After attending over 40 meetings with wananchi on the ground, I have discovered what the people want. As a wise woman,
” I am saying William Samoei Ruto is the best bet for the presidency. Do not waste your votes on nonstarters let us support Ruto,” said Cate Waruguru in an address to journalists.
