Chairman Chebukati declared Ruto won 50.49 percent of the vote, while Raila Odinga won 48.85 percent. Ruto thanked God for his victory and assured those who treated him badly that they have nothing to fear as he would not seek vengeance.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and Deputy President are locked in a hotly-contested race that could go either way. Both sides have claimed victory, but the IEBC has the final say
Chairman Wafula Chebukati said the difference in results among the media is due to their chosen vote counting criteria, which would eventually lead to the same results. He reminded Kenyans that only IEBC can declare a winner.
IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati said Ballot papers for Kakamega county governor positions and Mombasa County, have wrong gubernatorial candidate pictures and the details printed on them. Azimio and Kenya Kwanza have seen the move as suspicious and accused IEBC of mischief.
Both campaigns painted themselves as the best for Kenyans. Odinga declared he was prepared to put Kenya ahead of his life and Ruto declared he was willing to have tea with Odinga and participate in a handshake but different from the one President Uhuru Kenyatta and Odinga had.
President Uhuru Kenyatta leaves behind a legacy of building infrastructure, seeking peace among Kenyans and steering the country through tough economic times. Critics fault him for failing to tackle corruption.
Deputy President William Ruto had the stage all to himself where he answered questions from moderators, sometimes appearing to contradict himself. Roots Party flag bearer made an appearance at the venue but refused to participate because the rules did not allow him to be on the same stage as Ruto and Azimio candidate Raila Odinga
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