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Ruto: Presidential race between Raila and I was so close

Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya leader Raila Odinga (L) sharing a moment with President William Ruto at a past event. [File, Standard]

President William Ruto has hailed Kenya's democratic system, saying that despite a razor-thin margin between the number of votes he garnered against Raila Odinga's tally, the strong democratic structures allowed him to be sworn into office as Kenya's fifth Head of State.

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