My Election Cannot Be Stolen – DP Ruto Assures Kenyans in UK

Deputy President William Ruto is confident that his election cannot be “stolen”.

The deputy president was speaking at a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Kenyan diaspora event at Holiday Inn Hotel in London.

Dr Ruto is on a three day tour of the United Kingdom.

The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leader reassured his supporters of full confidence in the Kenya electoral process.

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“If you look at me, I am not the type that anybody can steal their votes from. It is not possible,” he said.

“Let me give you my word that this election will not be stolen and I have full confidence in our electoral processes.”

The second-in-command expressed confidence in clinching the country’s top seat as he cited wins in Kiambaa, Msambweni and Juja constituencies.

“The only thing they (handshake team) can do is maybe to cause violence. However, even on that, we shall not allow it to happen,” he said.

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In the same breath, the DP urged his competitor, Raila Odinga, to publicly pronounce his commitment to concede defeat should he lose the August 9 polls.

He also condemned his opponents for criticizing his international outreach to ensure there is a free, fair and peaceful election.

Last week, Dr Ruto asked the international community to act ahead of the August polls to prevent attempts to sway the presidential elections outcome.

The DP said numerous government entities were attempting to manipulate the people’s decision and make decisions on their behalf, he said while speaking at the Karson Institute for Race, Peace, and Social Justice at Loyola University in Maryland.

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He expressed concerns that a small group of people were attempting to play games with the rights of others and to impose their decisions on others.

“As a leader, I have taken the position to speak against any attempts to try and straightjacket people into predetermined outcomes. We would have expected to do this without the baggage of blackmail and intimidation that is going on but unfortunately that is where we are,” said Dr Ruto.

The former Eldoret North MP also expressed concerns about Kenya’s democracy, suggesting that it was in jeopardy.

“There is a huge pushback by citizens against any attempts to choreograph the next dispensation. We want to make our choices without being chaperoned, blackmailed or intimidated,” said the DP.

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“We are looking forward to partnership of friends and people of goodwill. America has been a partner and a friend and has stood with us during the good and the bad times,” he said.

At the the London meeting, Ruto was accompanied by Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya, Turkana Governor Josphat Nanok, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, Nakuru Senator Susan Kihika, Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen among others.

He will later today speak at the Royal Institute of International Affairs in Chatham House.