This archive report was first published on 3 January 2022.
January 3, 2022 - Deputy President William Ruto has urged Kenyans to reject leaders imposed on them, saying voters have the final decision on matters of leadership.
Speaking in Trans Nzoia County, Dr. Ruto said Kenyans should be left alone to elect leaders of their choice, warning against those who seek to impose their will on the people.
“Some few wealthy individuals recently carried out interviews in Nairobi hotels and declared Mr. Odinga as their candidate. They should not impose him on us because it’s voters who elect leaders,” said Dr. Ruto.
Dr. Ruto emphasized that the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) is a party with a national outlook and a clear agenda of economically transforming the lives of ordinary citizens through the Bottom-up model.
He also warned against leaders who seek to change the Constitution to create positions for a few individuals, saying this would be at the expense of the challenges facing millions of ordinary Kenyans.
Dr. Ruto said economic empowerment of ordinary Kenyans should be leaders’ top priority, urging voters to reject individuals who were pursuing selfish interests instead of empowering the majority of ordinary citizens.
Among the areas Dr. Ruto addressed included Kachibora, Kesegon, Kapkoi, Kwanza Centre, Endebes, Kitalale, Machewa, Waitaluk, and Sikhendu grounds.
Present were several MPs, including Janet Nangabo, Dan Wanyama, Didmus Barasa, John Waluke, Kimani Ngunjiri, Robert Pukose, Aaron Cheruiyot, Kipchumba Murkomen, Rigathi Gachagua, Caleb Kositany, Mwambu Mabonga, Samuel Moroto, and Bungoma deputy governor Ngome Kibanani.
