By J, KNA
Ripkwo member of county assembly (MCA) Daniel Tuwit has implored electorate in Baringo County to elect a leader with proven development track record in the forthcoming by-election slated for November 27.
The MCA reiterated the need for the people of Baringo to avoid sectarian party politics and exercise their constitutional democratic right to vote for a leader of their own choice, devoid of external undue influence.
Speaking to the press outside Kabarnet KANU offices, Tuwit who is the minority leader in the county assembly, urged the people of Baringo to unite and vote for former senator Gideon Moi as their next senator.
The KANU MCA from Tiaty constituency maintained that Moi was the best choice as his development record stands out as a proof that he is an effective and unifying factor, when it comes to leadership in the vast county.
“Gideon who is the son of late President Daniel arap Moi is our kingpin. Let us give him another chance to represent us in the Senate. I am assuring the people of Baringo that Gideon will definitely contest the seat come November by-election,” Tuwit asserted.
Tuwit stated that as Baringo people they were ready to work together with leaders from other counties in supporting the government of President Dr. William Ruto in steering the country into greater heights of development.
The Baringo seat fell vacant after the demise of William Cheptumo in February this year.
The late Cheptumo took over the seat from Gideon, who had represented the county for two terms.
Gideon has not openly declared his candidature, but if does so, he will face stiff challenge from Kiprono Chemitei of United Democratic Alliance (UDA), who emerged the winner in the recent party nominations after trouncing his two competitors Wycliffe Tobole and Daniel Kiptoo.
