Deputy President William Ruto has defended himself against accusations of land grabbing, involvement in extrajudicial killings and the mu...
Deputy President William Ruto has defended himself against accusations of land grabbing, involvement in extrajudicial killings and the murder of anti-government whistle-blower Jacob Juma.
In court documents filed on Monday, Ruto defended himself against activist Boniface Mwangi.
"The plaintiff (Ruto) denies he has a serious leadership role in the design and implementation of a policy of extrajudicial killings and enforced disappearances."said Ruto via the star.
In an affidavit filed by his lawyer Kioko Kilukumi, the DP said Mwangi's claims he was involved in Juma's murder and that he is corrupt and stole public land are malicious, funny and meant to tarnish his reputation.
“I have been an innocent purchaser for value, a long-standing darling of the law of equity,” he said.
The activist had accused the DP of a range of criminal wrongdoing, including corruption and land grabbing.
The DP sued Mwangi for defamation and demanded an apology. Mwangi refused to apologise, arguing Ruto has no good reputation to tarnish.
Mwangi filed a counter-claim and sought from the KRA and the EACC the DP's tax returns, wealth declarations and list of companies he owns or has interests in. He wants the information to defend against the defamation suit.
KRA rejected Mwangi's request, saying individual tax returns are confidential.
In his affidavit, Mwangi alleged Ruto has been involved in corrupt land deals, notably those bordering KCAA land. He said Ruto admitted to owning the prestigious Weston Hotel, which he said is built on public land in Wilson Airport flight path.
Ruto denied the allegations and says Mwangi must provide enough proof.
Mwangi wants Ruto declared unfit to hold office.
