I Will Protect Your Legacy if Elected President, Ruto Assures Uhuru

Deputy President William Ruto has pledged to protect President Kenyatta’s legacy if he is elected president in 2022.

Ruto, who spoke on Wednesday during Mashujaa Day celebrations at Wang’uru Stadium in Kirinyaga, said he will use his bottom-up economy approach to accomplish Uhuru’s Big Four Agenda.

“I assure you as your deputy for the last nine years, God willing that I will make sure your legacy and the agenda you have set on the unity of this nation and the transformation of our nation under the big four agenda together with the bottom-up approach will take this country to greater heights,” said Ruto amid cheers from the crowd.

The deputy president pointed out that under Kenyatta’s leadership, Kenya has witnessed an unprecedented transformation in all sectors, noting that he has set the standards for his successors.

“Your place in the history of this country is not only secure, it’s also prominent, you have set standards for leaders coming after you,” said Ruto.

He added: “I want to give you our assurance, myself and my competitors here that we will protect the legacy you have set, we will ensure that nothing you leave behind is left uncompleted.”

"We will work together in a peaceful manner respecting everybody's rights, being tolerant and peaceful because we do have not another nation, this is the only Kenya we have and it is our duty to protect it.”