I'm ready to be held accountable if I don't deliver - Ruto

Ruto said accountability was the reason why he wanted the Office of the Opposition formed.

In Summary
  • Ruto last year urged legislators to see to it the establishment of the office of the Leader of Opposition.
  • He insisted that it is part of what will strengthen institutions of governance.
President William Ruto at a past event
President William Ruto at a past event
Image: PCS

President William Ruto has emphasized that he is ready to be held accountable.

He said saying that he believes in accountability and If he doesn't deliver, he is ready to be held accountable.

"I want to be held to account, I am ready. I believe in accountability," he said.

Ruto said accountability was the reason why he wanted the Office of the Opposition formed.

"I am pushing so that we have an office in Parliament of the leader of opposition funded by the government of Kenya to make sure that public resources are being used appropriately," he added.

Ruto last year urged legislators to see to it the establishment of the office of the Leader of Opposition.

He insisted that it is part of what will strengthen institutions of governance.

His proposal came under sharp criticism as leaders gave their views on the matter.

Others believed that the president was right while other leaders said it could be a plot to seek a truce with Raila. 

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