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I run the government when Uhuru is away, Ruto tells critics

Deputy President William Ruto present a gift to women members of PCEA Kasuku Church in Oljororok Constituency, Nyandarua County on June 9, 2019. [Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto has told his critics to put it into their heads that whenever President Uhuru Kenyatta is away, he is the acting President.

He told his opponents to respect the presidency and avoid political side-shows, adding that he was elected by Kenyans to deputise the President.

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