Student Moves Court to Stop DP William Ruto from Giving a Lecture at Kenyatta University, Says He's “Irredeemably Corrupt”

A Kenyatta University student has reportedly moved to court seeking to have Deputy President William Ruto barred from giving a public lecture at the institution.

The Deputy President is scheduled to deliver a lecture under the theme "Journey to Success" at the university on Thursday, but Robert Chemgas, a 3rd year student, argues that Ruto is unfit to give the talk.

In his petition allegedly filed at the Milimani law court, Chemgas says that Ruto is an "academic fraud, irredeemably corrupt and a person of loose morals" and, therefore, "does not qualify to lecture scholars on anything."

The event is organized by the Kenyatta University Academic Secretary's Office and is set to take place between 9am and noon.

Ruto holds a degree in BSc (Botany and Zoology) from the University of Nairobi and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from the same institution.

Speaking during an interview with NTV on Sunday, Ruto said he has never been involved in corruption as a Member of Parliament or Deputy President.

“My friends, William Ruto has never ever been involved in any form of corruption either as MP or today serving as deputy president and I give my pledge that I will not,” said the DP.