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.
Ruto beat great odds to win a hotly-contested election. But his win is likely to be challenged in court after some of the electoral body commissioners objected to declaring him president-elect and the opposition claimed IEBC rigged the vote.
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
Gladys Wanga Defeats Evans Kidero in the Home Bay Gubernatorial Race in much watched race that challenged Raila Odinga's call for the region to vote 6-piece for ODM. James Orengo will win the Siaya gubernatorial race.
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.
The UDA Deputy Presidential candidate has cultivated an image of a brash politician and played the attack dog role against President Uhuru Kenya in the Mt. Kenya region. Political pundits claim that DP Ruto settled on him because of his deep pockets, mobilization prowess, and the need to consolidate the Mt Kenya vote.
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