The Independent and Electoral Boundaries Commission(IEBC) has cleared Deputy President William Ruto to contest for the presidential seat in the August 9 polls by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).
IEBC Chairperson Wafula Chebukati on Saturday presented Ruto with the clearance certificate and a sample ballot paper at the Bomas of Kenya in Nairobi.
Ruto reaffirmed his confidence in the capacity of the IEBC to conduct the elections.
“I want to commit that my team in Kenya Kwanza and I will work with you diligently so that we can have free, fair, credible, and democratic, and verifiable elections. Anytime you need our cooperation or in any way our support, Mr Chairman I want to tell you we are available,” he said.
He called on his supporters to do everything they can to “protect it (the election) from violence and unnecessary sideshows.”
DP Ruto urged all Kenya Kwanza supporters and affiliate parties to focus on the “imminent win” which he said they hope to secure in the August polls.
“We are committed to the code of conduct that we have signed to keep this election above board, we are confident in your stewardship and IEBC in the election 2022,” he said.