[PHOTOS] Ruto declared 5th President-elect

Ruto was flanked by his wife, Mama Rachel and his deputy president -elect, Rigathi.

In Summary

• He garnered 7,176,141 votes, against his close rival Raila Odinga who received 6,942,930 votes which is 48.85 percent.

IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati gives president elect William Ruto his certificate at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
IEBC chairman Wafula Chebukati gives president elect William Ruto his certificate at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

The outgoing Deputy President William Ruto has been declared the president-elect.

President elect William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua hold the certificate after declaration at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
President elect William Ruto and his running mate Rigathi Gachagua hold the certificate after declaration at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Declaring the results on Monday, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairperson Wafula Chebukati said Ruto won by 50.49 per cent of the total votes cast.

President elect William Ruto speaks at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
President elect William Ruto speaks at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

He garnered 7,176,141 votes, against his close rival Raila Odinga who received 6,942,930 votes which is 48.85 percent.

President elect William Ruto speaks at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
President elect William Ruto speaks at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU

Ruto was flanked by his wife, Mama Rachel and his deputy president -elect, Rigathi Gachagua.

President elect William Ruto holding the IEBC certificate at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
President elect William Ruto holding the IEBC certificate at Bomas of Kenya on August 15, 2022
Image: ANDREW KASUKU
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