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I will not seek revenge, Ruto tells enemies

Kenyan President-Elect William Ruto (centre), standing next to his running mate Rigathi Gachaua.

Kenyan President-Elect William Ruto (centre), standing next to his running mate Rigathi Gachaua, receives a certificate from Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati, at the IEBC Bomas of Kenya Tallying Centre in Nairobi on August 15, 2022. 

Photo credit: Tony Karumba | AFP

What you need to know:

  • Ruto assured his political enemies that he will not seek revenge against them.
  • The President-elect further paid tribute to the IEBC, saying they are the hero of the elections.
  • He lauded the IEBC boss for ensuring the electoral process was free and fair by allowing access to election results to all and sundry.

In his opening remarks soon after being declared the winner of the August 9 contest, President-elect William Ruto on Monday said that he will work with all elected leaders in his government as well as the opposition and unite Kenya.

He assured Kenyans regardless of their choice on the ballot that his government will be open to all.