DP William Ruto's full speech after IEBC clearance: 'Be fair to us'

From left: Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki, DP William Ruto and Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua receive certificate after the Kenya Kwanza presidential pair’s clearance by IEBC on June 4, 2022. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

“I am delighted this morning (Saturday, June 4, 2022) to receive the certificate that will allow Kenya Kwanza and myself to participate in the August 9 General Election. I am also happy for my very able deputy, Rigathi Gachagua.

“Mr. chairman (Wafula Chebukati), I want to say that Kenya Kwanza has confidence in the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). We are confident that you are up to the task. I also want to commit that my team and I will work with you diligently so that we have a credible, free, fair, democratic and verifiable election.