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Ruto Alleges Plot to Stop Him from Ascending to Power

Ruto Alleges Plot to Stop Him from Ascending to Power

Deputy President William Ruto says he is aware of a well-calculated scheme to stop him from succeeding President Kenyatta in 2022.

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Ruto alleged that his political rivals have ganged up to ensure he does not ascend to power, stating that he is ready to face them.
 
“They are scheming against me in Nairobi but I am with the people in the grassroots. There’s no problem,” Ruto said while speaking in Nandi County.

While insisting that leadership is not a boardroom affair, he said that only God and the people of Kenya have the power to decide who will be their next president.

“They are saying they will arrange the next government from Nairobi but I am telling them, my friends, the government of 2022 cannot be an arrangement between tribal chiefs.  The government will be formed by the people of Kenya. It will be a government that understands the issues facing hustlers,’’ said Ruto.

Ruto further vowed to continue popularizing his message of hustlers across the country and warned his rivals against underestimating him.
 
“They are asking how I will push this agenda. My response to them is I made Raila Odinga Prime Minister and I made my friend Uhuru Kenyatta President. I know what I am doing,” added Ruto.

On the looming national referendum, the deputy president said Kenyans should be allowed to make independent choices without being coerced. 

He also stated that he will not be leading the ‘No’ campaign in the push to amend the 2010 Constitution through the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

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  1. Mlogooli/Imara DaimaFeb 27, 2021

    Ningependa kujua: Kwa nini Makamu wa Rais Ndugu yetu Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto anaruhusiwa na serikali kufanya mikutano hadharani na huku, wafuasi wake bila kuvaa barakoa?

  2. GUEST1Feb 27, 2021

    It would be KARMA for betraying Raila.

  3. WandaiFeb 27, 2021

    Please Ruto give us a break! Do not allege about being blocked from getting to presidency, it will maturely happen! Ruto does not deserve to lead Kenya. He is a tribal king and has no vision for Kenya! Bye bye Ruto!

  4. HuyoFeb 27, 2021

    Where does Ruto get these red/white/green/purple and yellow pants like a little sissy!? This na is way out of definitive style!

  5. MotofireFeb 28, 2021

    Huyo@ feminism has destroyed mens fashion. It is super normal for men to wear pink suits, purple and all gayish aka pimp colors. Besides this attracts women political support.

  6. Julius njauFeb 27, 2021

    There is no way for you ruto to become the next president for you decided to run by urself like a naked night runner pushing a wheelbarrow full of rocks pulling with you all manner of crooks,thugs,grabbers,conmens/conwomens,killers,swindlers,looters,hooligans etc whom you have christened 'hustlers' whom very soon if u fail to satisfy their egos they will devour you life.Its your own making where u shldnt complain.

  7. MaituFeb 28, 2021

    Ruto is a tribal leader. He is not to be trusted to unite Kenyans . He has instigated tribal crashes in the Rift Valley for a long time. Then pretended to solve the problem he created. He knows how to calculate his moves.... and targets the youth. How can you help the Kenyans from whom you steal from them? This man when in power is capable of doing anything... not a simple man.

  8. MotofireFeb 28, 2021

    Reggae can be stopped but not Ruto. Hes the new enigma in Kenya politics. He propelled Raila to PM and Uhuru to President

  9. Mlogooli/Imara DaimaFeb 28, 2021

    Mambo ya siasa na dini ni taasisi (institutes) mbili chafu sana zilizobuniwa na binadamnu. Kwa nini? Taasisi hizi mbili hutumia hisia (emotions) kila sekondi, dakika, saa, siku, wiki, mwezi, mwaka, na isitoshe hata karne. Ni dhahiri ya kwmba hazitumii mantiki (logic) hata kidogo kama ipasavyo.

    Uhalifu wote wa kila aina wa binadamu hupatikana kwa wingi kwenye taasisi hizi mbili.

    Kama huniamini, nakuomba ufanye utafiti wako kwa bidii na haikosi, mwishowe utakubaliana nami kwa msimamo wangu juu ya taasisi hizi mbili mbovu sana zilizobuniwa na binadamu.

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