Raila: Ruto Scored an Own Goal During Presidential Debate

Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya coalition party presidential candidate Raila Odinga says his competitor Deputy President William Ruto scored an own goal during the presidential debate at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa on Tuesday evening.

Odinga, who skipped the debate, says Ruto denied claims that he grabbed any parcel of land in the country yet he could not explain how he acquired most of the land he owns, including one in Laikipia County.

“He scored an own goal. He denied that the Laikipia land is not his. I am therefore issuing a notice here, that when we take over the government, we will return that land to the public and I do not expect him to complain,” said Odinga during a campaign rally in Rumuruti, Laikipia County on Wednesday.

During the rally, Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua urged Laikipia residents to vote for them, saying that their opponents have been in government for the last 10 years and have nothing new to offer.

“Our opponents have been in the government for over 10 years now. If they did not deliver then, they will not be able to deliver now. Make a wise decision by choosing Raila and myself and we assure you we will not let you down,” Karua pledged.