Ruto Hails 'Hero' Chebukati for Delivering the Most Credible Election in Kenya's History

President-elect William Ruto has applauded the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for conducting what he termed the best and most credible election in Kenya’s history.

Speaking after attending a mass at Christ the King Catholic Cathedral in Bungoma County on Sunday, Ruto particularly commended IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati, describing him as the hero of the August 9th election.

"IEBC katika uchaguzi huu, wamefanya mambo ambayo haijawai kufanyika, wamefanya uchaguzi wa huru na wamefanya uchaguzi wa haki.  If there is a transparent election that has been held in the nation of Kenya it is the one of 9th August 2022,"  Ruto said. 

Ruto says Chebukati refused to accept blackmail and bribery from people who were hell-bent to subvert the will of the Kenyan electorate.

"That we can resist bribery, and blackmail and intimidation and serve the public interests as public servants and I want to say Chebukati is the hero of this election," Ruto added. 

Ruto, who was declared the winner of the election after garnering 7,176,141 votes (50.49 percent), further expressed confidence that the Supreme Court will uphold his victory which has been challenged by Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga and seven other petitioners.

"All of us including our competitors, let us maintain that new standard even as we wait for the decision of the supreme court, let us be vigilant, let us be peaceful and let us ensure that we move together and avoid conflict and anything that can bring issues between the people of Kenya," said Ruto.