Ruto receives rousing welcome from Kirinyaga residents during Mashujaa Day fete

Kirinyaga residents who were present at the Wang’uru stadium welcomed Deputy President William Ruto with wild cheers and a standing ovation during the 58th Madaraka Day celebrations.

Ruto had upon arrival received a similar welcome from the residents.

The crowd continued to cheer Ruto on as he read his speech.

To the surprise of many, Ruto deviated from his regular attacks on the President and instead praised his work, promising to keep his legacy on, should he take over as the next president.

The deputy president thanked Uhuru for devolving the national celebrations which he said has brought lots of transformation to the counties.

Ruto took the chance during his speech to briefly refer to his bottom-up economic model which he said, will empower everyone in the country.

Kirinyaga county on Wednesday played host to the country's top three politicians amid rising politicians barely 10 months to next year's General Elections.

President Kenyatta, Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga shared a podium at the Wang'uru stadium in Mwea as the country marked its 58th Madaraka Day.

Ruto had before Wednesday not seen eye to eye with Uhuru since the June 1 Madaraka Day celebrations in Raila’s Kisumu backyard.

Ruto has in recent weeks said he helped Uhuru and Raila ascend to power only for them to gang up against him.

Edited by D Tarus