Gay and human rights groups has condemned the attacks and called on the media to host a diverse and balanced representation to accurately discuss the SCOK ruling.
Last Week Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua told Kenyans the Kenya Kwanza administration was like a shareholders company, those who voted for them stand to reap more benefits first.
In a troubling pattern where President Ruto's allies with court cases having their cases dismissed, a corruption case against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been withdrawn. Kenya and South African sign a 90-day no VISA agreement.
Comedian Eric Omondi has also produced a viral skit poking fun on the The First Couple's religiosity. The Rutos have made their Christian faith central to their being. Supporters appreciate the fact that they're not afraid to practice their faith in public, but critics view it as a virtue signaling geared toward manipulating Kenyans into thinking about them positively. Others are wondering if their brand of Christianity might alienate non-Christian Kenyans.
Chairman Chebukati declared Ruto won 50.49 percent of the vote, while Raila Odinga won 48.85 percent. Ruto thanked God for his victory and assured those who treated him badly that they have nothing to fear as he would not seek vengeance.
Ruto beat great odds to win a hotly-contested election. But his win is likely to be challenged in court after some of the electoral body commissioners objected to declaring him president-elect and the opposition claimed IEBC rigged the vote.
Gladys Wanga Defeats Evans Kidero in the Home Bay Gubernatorial Race in much watched race that challenged Raila Odinga's call for the region to vote 6-piece for ODM. James Orengo will win the Siaya gubernatorial race.
The UDA Deputy Presidential candidate has cultivated an image of a brash politician and played the attack dog role against President Uhuru Kenya in the Mt. Kenya region. Political pundits claim that DP Ruto settled on him because of his deep pockets, mobilization prowess, and the need to consolidate the Mt Kenya vote.
The Kenya Kwanza running mate appears to have been found guilty of what he described as state capture. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Gacagua used his connections in to award himself contracts through multiple shell companies and pocketed the cash without supplying the goods or services and sometimes supplying sub-par equipment that broke down almost immediately.