Deputy President William Ruto on Tuesday, February 8 receives delegation of public officers who resigned to face the August battle.
DP Ruto addressed the leaders linked to the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party in a brief at his official residence in Karen, Nairobi.
The delegation comprises of the Devolution Cabinet Secretary Charles Keter, Labour CAS Patrick Ntutu, Petroleum and Mining CAS Engineer John Mosonik, Wildlife Principal Secretary Fred Segor and Tourism CAS Joseph Boinnet.
The move comes after CS Keter declared openly his resignation in a press conference where he conveyed his gratitude to President Uhuru Kenyatta for giving him the chance to perform in his cabinet.
Keter will be challenging for the Kericho gubernatorial seat in the August 9 General Elections.
"With a lot of humility, I want to give my appreciation to President Uhuru Kenyatta for the honour he bestowed on me
"However, today, I quit the government to focus on my ambitions on Kericho governor seat," he said.
Former Inspector General of Police Boinnet vacated office as the Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS) in the Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife on Tuesday, February 3.
Boinnet will go head on to Elgeyo Marakwet gubernatorial seat.
“Today’s appearance in Parliament commemorates the end of my duty as a CAS because shortly after this I am going to submit my resignation because I plan to vie for Elgeyo Marakwet’s gubernatorial seat," he stated.
Mining and Petroleum CAS Mosonik will bid for the Bomet Governor seat in the upcoming polls.
“In 2022 I will throw my weight for the gubernatorial seat in Bomet County. This is a decision which has arrived after searching and thinking over it,” Mosonik said.
Labour CAS Ole Ntutu campaigns for the Narok governor's seat while Wildlife PS Segor will replicate in Baringo county.
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