Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate’s running mate Rigathi Gachagua now says he only signed a five-year contract with William Ruto.

Speaking in Uasin Gishu on Wednesday, Gachagua said Ruto will renew his contract based on performance should they win the August 9 presidential election.

“We are only asking for five years to work for Kenyans and we have a plan. That is why we are moving to every county to understand what they want the government of Kenya Kwanza to do for them.

“That is why we will sign a charter with all counties. We shall work for only a five-year-based performance contract,” Gachagua said when he chaired an economic forum in the county.

Gachagua supports Ruto unconditionally

He said he did not agree to work with Ruto because he promised him support after his 10-year term expires in 2032.

“This contract is subject to termination on non-performance and renewal in case the performance is good and that is what we have agreed on with William Ruto. We do not want to subscribe to the political deceit of kumi yangu, kumi yako,” he said.

The Mathira MP asked Uasin Gishu residents to elect leaders based on their performance.

“Do not elect people because they come from your region or because the President is from our region, but we are really suffering.

“We are not supporting Ruto because he supported Uhuru but he has a plan to better our lives,” he added.