Deputy President William Ruto has taken an oath to accept his endorsement as the presidential candidate of the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) at the party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC).
He has pledged to discharge his duties and perform his functions as the party’s presidential candidate. The oath was administered by a team of lawyers.
Delegates endorsed Dr Ruto to be the party’s presidential candidate in the August polls.
This after a motion was moved by the National Executive Council (NEC).
According to the party’s secretary general Veronica’s Maina two other candidates who applied has been rejected on various grounds.
His acceptance to be the parties flag bearer came minutes after he was proposed by John Wanjiku, Kiambaa MP and first UDA elected MP to be the party presidential candidate. Sophie Nekoye Waliaula from Bungoma, and UDA member 0886 seconded the proposal.
As the party’s presidential candidate , Ruto has also been given the power to discuss, negotiate and enter into coalition agreement with other parties.
“This is the party for every Kenyan, from every walk of life. Here, you wont be asked about the name of your father. I am very proud to be given this responsibility to be the party leader. i will do his best to deliver on the party’s ideals,” he said.
Dr Ruto acknowledged his competitors including Tracy Wanjiru and Orina Nyakwama.
He said they are a sign that the youth are critical to the country’s progress.
“They represent the future,and that is what our fundamental ethos of the party stand for,” he said. BY DAILY NATION