The Deputy President revealed in an exclusive interview that the land where Weston Hotel is build on is was indeed acquired illegally.However, DP Ruto clarified the matter saying that the person who owned the land before him is the one who acquired it illegally.
Following the confession an opposition leaders has now asked DP Ruto to resign from his position over the Weston Hotel land ownership saga.
Timothy Bosire, ODM treasurer said the DP should be investigated thoroughly for prosecution over the ‘illegal’ acquisition of the prime parcel of land on which stands the five-star hotel.
In addition he said, “Ruto should eat the humble pie and just quit. He lacks the moral authority to continue being deputy president after admitting that he illegally acquired the Weston Hotel land,”
“What Ruto has confirmed is that he is a thief of public resources by admitting that the Weston Hotel was built on public land that was stolen,” said the politician.
He said the ‘scandals’ that have hit Ruto in the recent past have lifted the lid on the true character of a man Kenyans elected as DP.
“In other democracies, Ruto would be in jail or at least be facing criminal prosecution,” added Bosire.