Deputy President William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua went to Nakuru on a vote-gathering mission with a bag of goodies, including a Cabinet slot.
Ruto claimed that the county, which has over a million registered voters, is always forgotten after elections.
“Nakuru is always forgotten because people do not know whether to place it in the Rift Valley or Mount Kenya. This year, Nakuru will not disappear in the middle,” the DP said.
“We will give you a Cabinet position and on top of that create 40, 000 jobs for the youth and execute an economic plan for the region.”
Speaking at a Kenya Kwanza economic forum in Nakuru County on Thursday, Ruto stated that his government’s priority will be to improve the lives of ordinary Kenyans rather than amend the Constitution.
“As you vote for Kenya Kwanza MPs, governor, Women Representative, MCAs and senator, know that you will be voting for a job for your son or daughter and for extra money in your pocket,” he said.
“The next government will be yours. I commit myself together with other leaders in the coalition to fight for you in the government,” Gachagua said.
“But it will be like preaching to a bishop because Ruto has also committed to walking with you.”
He claimed that despite being a vote-rich region, Nakuru has never been given a Cabinet position.
The Mathira MP urged his Kikuyu constituents to back Ruto, claiming that his administration will protect their interests.
“We have so many votes which should all go to the Kenya Kwanza basket,” he said.
Kenya Kwanza leaders present at the forum were Musalia Mudavadi (ANC), Moses Wetang’ula (Ford Kenya), Alfred Mutua (Maendeleo Chap Chap) and Moses Kuria (Chama Cha Kazi).
Others included Nakuru governor candidate Susan Kihika, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wa, and a slew of candidates for county seats.
Ruto urged voters to avoid conmanship politics and instead vote for Kenya Kwanza candidates.