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Laura Angela Bagnetto

Presidential candidate Ruto claims government is attempting to 'sabotage' his rallies

Deputy president and presidential candidate William Ruto (C) of Kenya Kwanza (Kenya first) political party coalition speaks to journalists at his official Karen residence in Nairobi on August 4, 2022. AFP - SIMON MAINA

Kenyan deputy president and presidential candidate William Ruto has described the obstacles placed in his way to holding final political rallies as “sabotage”. Speaking at a press conference today (Thursday) he said the excuses offered by the government were “ridiculous” as the campaign enters its final days.

“As you are aware, there has been an attempt by our competitors to lock us out of venues for meetings,” Ruto told journalists from his residence in Karen, Nairobi, in what he said was an effort to call attention to the "disruptive situation" created by the government.

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