After Less than 100 days in Office, President William Ruto is courting protests from his Azimio rival over a myriad of issues, including the removal of IEBC officers who objected to his election. Azimio leader Raila Odinga is not letting up in holding the new administration accountable.
The petition argues IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati bungled Kenya's 2022 General Election by unilaterally declaring Deputy President William Ruto as he President-Elect amid the objections of a majority of the commissioners. The dissenting commissioners have accused Chebukati of running an opaque process and questioned the validity of the results he announced.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sonko who has claimed to be the original hustler, hit the campaign trail with Deputy President William Ruto. The due appeared to be having a better chemistry than he was having as a Wiper Party candidate. Kenya Kwanza supporters are counting on Sonko to deliver the Nairobi gubernatorial seat and throw a wrench in Azimio's run in the coastal region.
Kenya Kwanza running mate Rigathi Gachagua attempted redefine corruption to state capture, an attempt to diminish the focus on the vice that costs Kenya more than Ksh 700 billion annually. Azimio's running mate Martha Karua pointed out that state capture is a component of corruption and committed herself to fighting graft and free-up funds to pay for essential services Kenyans need.
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