William Ruto

Deputy President William Ruto was leading with slightly more than 51% of the vote against 48 percent for Raila Odinga, based on official results from more ...

Deputy President William Ruto was leading with slightly more than 51% of the vote against 48 percent for Raila Odinga, based on official results from more than 80% of constituencies, according to a tally published by the Daily Nation newspaper. Deputy President William Ruto was leading with slightly more than 51% of the vote against 48 percent for Raila Odinga, based on official results from more than 80% of constituencies, according to a tally published by the Daily Nation newspaper.

NAIROBI (Reuters) - Kenya's Deputy President William Ruto led a tight presidential race against opposition leader Raila Odinga, official results reported by ...

But in official verified results reported by the independent and privately owned Nation Media Group, with 253 constituencies counted out of a total of 291, Ruto had 51% of the vote and Odinga 48%. In its latest announcement on Saturday of officially verified results with a little more than a quarter of votes counted, the commission put Odinga in the lead with 54% and Ruto on 45%. With media on Monday reporting more than three quarters of votes counted, only two desks on a tallying floor that has been a hive of activity since the verification process started were occupied by electoral commission staff and party agents, out of more than 12 before.

Deputy President William Ruto has a narrow lead over ex-Prime Minister Raila Odinga in the latest count.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 15 - Deputy President William who vied for the top job on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket was leading on Monday Kenya ...

Although its full impact is yet to be... Ask Kirubi Ask Kirubi Ask Kirubi By Monday 7am, the Commission had verified and relayed results from 263 constituencies out of 291. Based on tallies so far released by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), Ruto was ahead of his main competitor Raila Odinga of the Azimio La Umoja, with 29 constituencies to go.

There's growing anticipation that the much-awaited results of last week's Kenya presidential election will be known in the coming hours. The results of more than three-quarters of the 290 constituencies have been verified and published.

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The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission will determine who is to be the country's fifth president. There was a voter turnout of approximately 65%.

There was a voter turnout of approximately 65%. The results from 39 of the constituencies have not been counted yet. Read more: Raila Odinga and William Ruto await verdict in Kenya election The much-awaited presidential election in Kenya will have the results revealed shortly according to the electoral body.

Ruto arrived at the National Tallying Centre at exactly 3 pm. He was accompanied by members of his family. Other UDA and elected leaders are also present.

Ruto arrived at the National Tallying Centre at exactly 3 pm. • Ruto arrived at the National Tallying centre at exactly 3 pm. He was accompanied by members of his family.

NAIROBI, Kenya Aug 15 - Deputy President William Ruto was all smiles as he headed to the Bomas of Kenya for the announcement of the winner of the - Kenya ...

William Ruto's mother, Sarah, has been very supportive of her son, and of late she has been seen in public with the presidential candidate, leaving many ...

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She joins her son and daughter in law Rachel who arrived at the venue at around 2:45pm.

Mama Sarah joins her son and daughter-in-law Rachel Ruto who arrived at the venue at around 2:45 pm. - She joins her son and daughter in law Rachel Ruto who arrived at the venue at around 2:45pm. She joins her son and daughter in law Rachel who arrived at the venue at around 2:45pm.

(CNN) Deputy President William Ruto has been elected the country's fifth president, according to the electoral commission. Ruto succeeds outgoing President ...

However, the charges were later thrown out. He will become Kenya's fifth President since independence, winning the seat on his first attempt. I am confident that this country will come together and we can move forward as one democratic nation." Ruto, a former teacher who holds a doctorate in plant ecology from the University of Nairobi, has pledged to prioritize Kenya's economy and "uplift ordinary citizens" as President. During the campaign, Ruto described himself as the "hustler-in-chief," citing his humble beginnings as a chicken seller who fought his way up to the top of Kenyan politics. Ruto's party, the Kenya First coalition, has won a majority of seats in Kenya's senate, the second highest in the National Assembly.

Deputy President William Ruto has won Kenya's presidential vote, the election commission said on Monday, declaring him the new leader of the region's ...

Mr Ruto is currently the country's deputy president and has beaten opposition leader Raila Odinga to the top job after winning 50.49% of the vote. "We are here ...

Earlier, chairs were thrown, bottles were smashed and a lectern was knocked over as chaos erupted in the main counting hall in Nairobi. "We are here this evening to witness this momentous occasion as the people of Kenya restate what is in article one of the constitution of Kenya that all sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya," Mr Ruto said after his victory was announced. Earlier, chairs were thrown, bottles were smashed and a lectern was knocked over as chaos erupted in the main election count hall in Nairobi.