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Deputy President William Ruto on Tuesday used his new party’s nomination to stand for Kenya’s presidency in an August election to lambast President Uhuru Kenyatta over his economic policies and democratic credentials.

Kenya's Deputy President and presidential candidate under United Democratic Alliance party William Ruto addresses a campaign rally ahead of the forthcoming elections in Karen neighbourhood of Nairobi, Kenya [File image]Kenya's Deputy President and presidential candidate under United Democratic Alliance party William Ruto addresses a campaign rally ahead of the forthcoming elections in Karen neighbourhood of Nairobi, Kenya [File image]on Tuesday used his new party’s nomination to stand...

Kenyatta’s government has increased public debt by 7 trillion shillings from nearly 2 trillion shillings since assuming office in 2013. Kenyatta has in the past defended his policies, saying he wanted to entrench the rule of law and boost economic growth by constructing roads, railways and other infrastructure, partly finance by borrowing.

Ruto says he began his career as a roadside chicken seller, a pointed contrast to Kenyatta and Odinga – the sons of the nation’s first president and vice president respectively – and pledges to shift government funding from large infrastructure projects to small enterprises.

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Congratulation to WILLIAM the DEPUTY PRESIDENT for being the SUITABLE CANDIDATE to succeed the Present PRESIDENT of Kenya Republic. Atleast Kenya CITIZENS are now aware of who is the Present President's SUCCESSOR. Zwo naka. Ndi Mutavhatsindi nga dzawe.

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