[PHOTOS] DP Ruto's date with Chebukati at Bomas

He was accompanied by his running mate Rigathi Gachagua and other officials when submitting their documents to the commission.

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•Ruto was accompanied by his running mate Rigathi Gachagua and other officials when submitting their documents to the commission.

•Kindiki will be assisted by Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok and UDA SG Veronica Maina in his new role.

UDA presidential candidate William Ruto accompanied by his running mate Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders at Bomas of Kenya on June 4,2022.
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto accompanied by his running mate Rigathi Gachagua and other leaders at Bomas of Kenya on June 4,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

UDA presidential candidate William Ruto was cleared to contest in the August polls by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) on Saturday.

UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his supporters at Bomas of Kenya on June 4,2022.
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his supporters at Bomas of Kenya on June 4,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

IEBC boss Wafula Chebukati made the announcement at the Bomas of Kenya.

Ruto was accompanied by his running mate Rigathi Gachagua and other officials when submitting their documents to the commission.

UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his supporters at Bomas of Kenya on June 4,2022.
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his supporters at Bomas of Kenya on June 4,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

"The application of William Ruto and running mate to participate in the August presidential election is approved. I will now present you with a certificate of registration," Chebukati said amid cheers from his supporters and Kenya Kwanza leaders who accompanied him to Bomas.

UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua at Bomas of Kenya during the IEBC clearance process ahead of the general elections on June 4, 2022.
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua at Bomas of Kenya during the IEBC clearance process ahead of the general elections on June 4, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

Ruto also appointed Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki to be his chief agent ahead of the August 9 polls.

UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua at Bomas of Kenya for IEBC clearance on June 4, 2022.
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua at Bomas of Kenya for IEBC clearance on June 4, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

The DP made the announcement on Saturday after receiving his nomination certificate from IEBC at Bomas of Kenya.

UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and other Kenya Kwanza leaders when they arrived at Bomas of Kenya for IEBC clearance on June 4,2022.
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and other Kenya Kwanza leaders when they arrived at Bomas of Kenya for IEBC clearance on June 4,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

Kindiki will be assisted by Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok and UDA SG Veronica Maina in his new role, which will entail ensuring seamless communication between his team and the IEBC.

UDA supporters at Bomas of Kenya on June 4, 2022.
UDA supporters at Bomas of Kenya on June 4, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and other Kenya Kwanza leaders when they arrived at Bomas of Kenya for IEBC clearance on June 4,2022.
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and other Kenya Kwanza leaders when they arrived at Bomas of Kenya for IEBC clearance on June 4,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and other Kenya Kwanza leaders when they arrived at Bomas of Kenya for IEBC clearance on June 4,2022.
UDA presidential candidate William Ruto and other Kenya Kwanza leaders when they arrived at Bomas of Kenya for IEBC clearance on June 4,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
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