NASA MPs Endorse Deputy President Ruto's 2022 Presidential Bid

A section of leaders allied to the National Super Alliance (Nasa) have endorsed Deputy President William Ruto's 2022 presidential bid.

The Opposition affiliated MPs drawn from the Coast region have pledged to support Ruto's bid to succeed President Kenyatta during the next general elections.

Led by Wundanyi Member of Parliament Danson Mwashako (Wiper), the leaders, who accompanied Ruto in his tour to the Coast, heaped praises on him, noting that he is the most suitable candidate to take over from Kenyatta.

"We fully support the DP's journey to State House. We will rally our people behind him," Mwashako said when he accompanied Ruto at ACK St Barnabas in Voi, Taita Taveta county on Sunday.

His Voi counterpart, Jones Mlolwa (ODM) said the region will back Ruto because he has demonstrated that he is commitment to the country's development.

"To succeed we must [sign] a joint pact that will enable Ruto ascend to power," Mlolwa said.

Ruto was accompanied by Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria, Nixon Korir(Langata), Kapsaret's Oscar Sudi and Taita Taveta Women Representative Lydia Haika. Malindi MP Aisha Jumwa (ODM) also attended the function.

He was welcomed to the Taita Taveta by area Governor Granton Samboja.