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DP Ruto, Rigathi given the greenlight by IEBC to run for presidency

DP William Ruto giving his acceptance speech at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi on June 4, 2022 after IEBC cleared him to run for president in August 9, 2022 General Election. [Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto has been cleared to run for president in the August 9, 2022 General Election.

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati said Ruto met all the qualifications for clearance as a presidential candidate.

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