Tag: William Ruto

Traditional Rites Ruto Must Fulfill Before He Ascends Kenya Presidency

Ganiyu Amodu

Winning majority of votes and taking oaths of office have nothing to do with this.   William Ruto, Deputy President and one of the lead contenders in the East African nation’s presidential elections, has been declared Kenyan’s President-elect. Platforms Africa reports that Ruto narrowly beat his fiercest rival former Prime Minister, Raila Odinga, by 50.49 percent of the votes cast. While his supporters participate in wild jubilation whether on foot or moving cars, if the President-elect visits the East African community of Kalenjin, there is a rite community leaders will…

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22m Kenyans Vote For New Leader In A Too Close To Call Election

Aoko Benjamin

The deputy President William Ruto, 55, known as “hustler-In-Chief” and Raila Odinga, 77, fondly call “Baba” by Kenyans, stand head-to-head in the two-horse race, Here is what to know about the two men, one of whom will be President   About 22 million Kenyans are heading to the polls Tuesday in crucial elections as outgoing President Uhuru Kenyatta prepares to hand over power to a new leader. The 22 million Kenyans have registered to vote, the country’s electoral body (IEBC) said, and polls opened from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. local…

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