Nairobi, Nov. 23 -- Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga now says certain individuals close to President William Ruto are fuelling discord among Central Kenya leaders over the county boss' relationship with Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

Mr Kahiga has asked Nyeri residents to pray and support Mr Gachagua so that he and Dr Ruto can continue transforming the country's economy.

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"When you hear the little noise, it is because there could be one or two people around him (Dr Ruto) who are trying to portray a wrong picture of him," Mr Kahiga said.

"But I want to tell you as I stand on this pulpit that when Dr William Samoei Ruto agrees with you on something, he fulfils it. He is a truthful man and we ...