Ruto questions Raila’s academic credentials as he defends Sakaja
United Democratic Alliance (UDA) presidential candidate William Ruto has touted Nairobi senator Johnson Sakaja’s academic qualifications to run for office despite the ongoing chatter.
Speaking on Thursday at a rally in Kisii, Ruto underscored what he described as the partisan nature of the government fights, claiming Sakaja's education background scrutiny is a scheme by the 'deep state'
"Sakaja ni shujaa ambaye amesoma na anaeleweka. Wachaneni na Sakaja amesoma na akona makaratasi. Tunataka mkutane na sisi kwa debe, wacheni kuzungusha Sakaja kwa kesi baada ya kesi," he claimed.
(Sakaja is a hero who is also learned. Leave him alone, he has his papers. Let's meet on the ballot and quit taking him round in circles with court cases)
"Kwa sababu wameona tumewashinda, sasa wanamtafutia hujuma Sakaja ati wanasema hana makaratasi," Ruto remarked.
Ruto at the same time questioned the credibility of Azimio la Umoja - One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga’s academic certificates.
The DP criticized Raila arguing that he should show his papers backed with names of his former classmates, teachers and the names of the schools he attended as well as his years of study.
This comes as Sakaja waits for Sunday, June 19, 2022, to know his fate.
The cloud hanging over him has only darkened in the past few weeks increasing the chances of him missing out on the ballot in the race for Nairobi's top seat.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission Disputes Tribunal continues to adjudicate hundreds of applications challenging the clearance of dozens of candidates to participate in the coming polls.
Most of the disputes are around the academic credentials of governor candidates who must possess at least a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognised by the Commission for University Education to be eligible to run.
The law requires anyone vying for the gubernatorial seats and presidency to have at least a Bachelor’s degree.
