This archive report was first published on 31 October 2019.
William Ruto's Kibra By-Election Campaign Heats Up ¶
Deputy President William Ruto has intensified his campaign for Jubilee Party's candidate McDonald Mariga in the upcoming Kibra by-election, promising modern houses to residents if they vote for Mariga.
On October 30, Ruto made a dramatic entry into the Kibra constituency, where he joined members of African Divine Church in playing traditional drums and dancing.
Although Ruto had previously opened a Sacco for the church's top leadership and followers in May 2019, the latest encounter was characterized by political undertones and pledges, given the by-election is just a week away.
During the prayer session, Ruto reiterated that Mariga is the only candidate who can work closely with the government to uplift the life standards of Kibra residents.
On October 27, Ruto promised to deliver modern houses to the area residents if they make Mariga their next MP.
"If you are a resident of Kibra, as the Jubilee government we want to construct houses, so that if you are paying for instance KSh 4,000 or KSh 5,000 after 15 years the house becomes yours," Ruto said.
The Kibra parliamentary seat fell vacant following the death of MP Ken Okoth on July 26, 2019.
