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Kenya: Ruto Appeals to Uhuru Kenyatta to Remain Neutral in August Polls

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Gatundu — Deputy President William Ruto has appealed to President Uhuru Kenyatta to remain neutral in the August General Election.

He said the President should allow Kenyans to make their democratic choice freely.

Speaking today in Gatundu, Kiambu County, where he held a series of Kenya Kwanza campaigns, Dr Ruto said he was confident he would emerge victorious.

“Even if he does not want to help me, he should step aside and let me compete with Mr Odinga,” he said.

Party Leaders Musalia Mudavadi (ANC), Moses Wetangula (Ford Kenya), Moses Kuria (Chama Cha Kazi), MPs Rigathi Gachagua (Mathira), Kimani Wamatangi (Kiambu), Kimani Ichungwa (Kikuyu), Patrick Wainaina (Thika), Alice Wahome (Kandara), John Wanjiku (Kiambaa), George Koimburi (Juja), Githua Wamacukuru (Kabete), Jane Kihara (Naivasha) and former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu accompanied him.

Dr Ruto said he was the best suited candidate to complete government projects that stalled after the Handshake.

The Deputy President promised to revive the Big Four Agenda that was designed to create jobs once he assumes office in August.

Mr Mudavadi said President Kenyatta’s decision to support Mr Odinga was ill-guided, adding that he was not the best person for the job.

He said: “We do not have a problem with President Kenyatta, our only difference is his choice of Mr Odinga.”

Mr Wetang’ula asked President Kenyatta to emulate former President Mwai Kibaki who opted to retire peacefully without attempting to influence the choice of his successor.