Lang'ata MP Nixon Korir has come into the defence of Deputy President William Ruto over meetings held at his Karen residence ostensibly to campaign for McDonald Mariga.

Dr Ruto has hosted several delegations from neighbouring Kibra constituency ahead of by-election, a move that has not gone well with his Karen neighbours.




But Korir, who incidentally serves as the area MP, has defended Dr Ruto, arguing that it's not a crime for him to meet Kenyans to discuss matters development.

“Is it illegal to belong to a tribe? The fact is that we are 42 tribes in the country and if one community organises itself to meet the DP, is there any illegality? 

"These are Kenyans who are meeting to discuss development. The other day I saw Raila meeting the Gema community, is that illegal?” Korir posed

The Karen Residents Association has authority to expell members who don't adhere to regulations or even impose hefty fines on those who are served with notices.




