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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.
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@Imara, I strongly disagree with you. The student have rights just like everyone else to air their opinions. you do not lose your right to free speech just by being a student. You have the right to speak out as long as you do not disrupt the functioning of the school or violate the school’s content-neutral policies as per the constitution of Kenya.
@xG you have a point and it is rather impressive to see the students stepping up against the vice and challenging the DP to explain himself as to why they should give him audience. That said the management should also make the appropriate decision. We are a very young democracy and the voices of the next generation should never be squashed.
+254 say NO Audiance to all Corrupt guys Media too stop covering them unless you are uncovering their deeds
Like any other human being, the student has all the rights to demonstrate his feelings. The DP must clear the doubt surrounding his source of wealth. It's good the youth are awake and are concerned.
Wanafunzi manafanya makosa. Ni lazima wamwache Mheshimiwa Ndugu Dr. William Samoei Chirchir Arap Ruto, Makamu wa Rais aseme halafu watapata nafasi ya kwuliza maswali.
Ni makosa kumnyima binadamu nafasi ya kusema yaliyomo kwenye fikira zake. Uhuru wa Usemi ndio ulio nguzo ya kukosoana na pia maendeleo.