Isaac Ruto assures CCM aspirants of fair nominations

Chama Cha Mashinani party leader Isaac Ruto at a Kericho hotel on October 4, 2016 addressing aspirants for various seats from eight counties in the Rift Valley and western Kenya. PHOTO | TIMOTHY KEMEI | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Chama cha Mashinani (CCM) leader Isaac Ruto has assured aspirants that the party will conduct free and fair nominations across the country.

Mr Ruto, the Bomet governor, said there will be no interference in the primaries.

He spoke when he met contenders for various seats from eight counties in the Rift Valley and western Kenya.

The meeting, held at a Kericho hotel on Tuesday, drew aspirants for county assembly, parliamentary and Senate seats from Kericho, Nakuru, Bomet, Uasin Gishu, Nandi, Kisii, Nyamira, Narok and Homa Bay counties.

“I want to assure you that unlike some other parties, we have no preferred candidates. I am happy the party is growing and we will soon release our manifesto,” said Mr Ruto.

The governor dismissed claims that CCM is not popular, saying the party is focused on solving problems faced by communities in villages across the country.