2022 ELECTIONS

[PHOTOS] Ruto's final stretch in Central region

He lauded president Uhuru Kenyatta's remarks on handing over power.

In Summary

• Ruto urged his supporters to come out on August 9 in large numbers and vote for him.

Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto and deputy presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto and deputy presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
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Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto and his deputy candidate Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday led their campaigns in Nyeri County.

Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto and his deputy candidate Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday led their campaigns in Nyeri County
Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto and his deputy candidate Rigathi Gachagua on Tuesday led their campaigns in Nyeri County
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They traversed the regions of Narumoru, Karatina and Nyeri town in a bid to consolidate their support.

Ruto urged his supporters to come out on August 9 in large numbers and vote for him.

Kenya Kwanza deputy presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
Kenya Kwanza deputy presidential candidate Rigathi Gachagua during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
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They were accompanied by the speaker of the national assembly Justin Muturi, Nyeri governor  Mutahi Kahiga, Laikipia women representative  Cate Waruguru, Nyeri MP Rahab Mukami and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro.

Ruto pledged to give milk coolers to Nyeri residents if he clinches power to the next government.

Kenya Kwanza supporters during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
Kenya Kwanza supporters during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
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"We shall set aside 50 billion every year to boost business for Nyeri residents when you elect me in August," Ruto said.

He lauded President Uhuru Kenyatta's remarks on handing over power to the person who shall be elected in the next government.

Speaker of the national assembly Justin Muturi during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
Speaker of the national assembly Justin Muturi during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
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Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
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Kenya Kwanza supporters during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
Kenya Kwanza supporters during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
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Other candidates who accompanied him urged residents to support the Kenya Kwanza camp in August polls.

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
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Kenya Kwanza supporters during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
Kenya Kwanza supporters during Kenya Kwanza rally in Nyeri County on August 2 2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/ FACEBOOK
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