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DP William Ruto: My candidature is proof that anyone can lead Kenya

Deputy President William Ruto and Rigathi Gachagua during a rally at Kamukunji grounds on June 4, 2022. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Thirty-two years ago, Kamukunji grounds were inaccessible, sealed off by ardent security forces determined to block pro-reform leaders from accessing the venue for a political rally.

But when Deputy President William Ruto took his city campaigns to the iconic grounds yesterday, they were rapt; bursting from the seems with a sea of humanity. The script was different compared to July 7 1990- the fateful day that marked the struggle for political pluralism in the country. The columns of security guards present were there to protect not to oppress and the crowd was there to celebrate not to protest.

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