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(PHOTOS) Ruto spearheads Kenya Kwanza campaigns in Nakuru

Ruto promised to create a Sh100 billion kitty to support youth and businesses.

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•The DP urged President to step aside and let ODM leader Raila Odinga battle for the presidency on his own.

• The UDA leader promised that if he wins the presidential seat, he will create employment for youths and create a special fund of Sh100 billion to cater for the same.

by SHARON MWENDE
InPictures
19 March 2022 - 16:22
DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
Image: DP Ruto during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022

Deputy President William Ruto and Kenya Kwanza leaders held a series of rallies at different markets in Bahati Constituency, Nakuru.

DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
Image: William Ruto/Twitter

During the rallies, he urged President Uhuru Kenyatta to step aside and let ODM leader Raila Odinga battle for presidency on his own.

DP Root and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
DP Root and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
Image: William Ruto/Twitter

"I urge the president because I helped him in 2013 and 2017 to clinch the presidency, he should leave me to square it out with Odinga. I have accepted he is not ready to support me but I kindly ask the president to let me together with the people defeat Kitendawili without helping him," Ruto said.

DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
Image: William Ruto/Twitter

The UDA leader promised that if he wins the presidential seat, he will create employment for youths and create a special fund of Sh100 billion to cater for the same.

DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
Image: William Ruto/Twitter

Alongside the DP were Kenya Kwanza leaders, Musalia Mudavadi (ANC)and  Moses Wetangula (Ford Kenya).

DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
Image: William Ruto/Twitter

Also present were MPs Kimani Ngunjiri (Bahati), Susan Kihika (Nakuru), Lizah Chelule (Nakuru),Rigathi Gachagua (Mathira), Faith Gitau (Nyandarua), Kimani Ichungwa(Kikuyu), Kithure Kindiki (Tharaka Nithi) and Samuel Gachobe (Subukia).

DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
DP Ruto and other Hustler movement leaders during the series of rallies in Kimani Ngunjiri back yard of Bahati constituency on March 19,2022
Image: DPPS

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