Deputy President William Ruto's recent remarks about his 2022 bid have caused excitement among Kenyans across social media.
Speaking in Baringo County the DP indicated that "I have a lot in my brain in terms of agendas to move this country forward".
While opining that some of his competitors have continued spreading propaganda and "unworthy politics" Ruto rallied the residents: "I need your support so I can get the strength to serve all Kenyans."
[caption caption="Deputy President William Ruto"]
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His sentiments have, however, attracted great ridicule from netizens who have pointed out that the DP is already in a position of power hence should show exemplary service at his current capacity.
into a banana republic!
— Peter Mwang'ombe (@MwangP01) July 27, 2018
Brains? pic.twitter.com/lGWiXgthaR
— Benard Mutisya (@MutisyaBenjamin) July 27, 2018
For this and other jokes SMS 'SINGH' to 2022 (premium SMS charges apply)
— Shaban Karisa (@kay_karisa) July 27, 2018
Kenya is a 3rd world country, it will be fourth with transformation
— hajaj jajah (@kitagenda83) July 27, 2018
One step forward two backwards. Maybe he would have said he will perfect the art of corruption.
— Kenedy Kaunda (@KenedyKaunda) July 27, 2018
Which brains though??
— Japhe Fx (@japheFX) July 27, 2018
Anajaribu kuseme Unye doesn't have the brains or what?
— M@rcus (@Mako_8200) July 27, 2018
That is precisely why many of us are worried
— Gathoni (@I_am_Gathoni) July 27, 2018
You have been in the Government since time immemorial Please freeze them for 2042!! And spare us your drama pic.twitter.com/EbLqwteu2z
— Dr.K’OLOO (@onyangorichard9) July 27, 2018
So brains will work in 2022
— Saina (@mchinaz) July 27, 2018
Let him use those brains now that he is the Deputy President, some leaders are only good at looting.
— Davy Tnt (@DavyTnt) July 27, 2018
Did you know transformation can either be negative or positive? I bet you meant the former
— Jaoko (@Jaoko) July 27, 2018
Is this not a joke, what is he doing now acting like he is not the government to make matters worse the minister of finance is from his side.
— steven nduati (@nduati_steven) July 27, 2018
The only thing Ruto's Brains can do is to transform taxes to his Bank accounts and invest in heaven.
— Sitwangaa (@Sitwangaa) July 27, 2018
why cant you work for kenyans and let them decide&confirm that
— CheD (@75CheD) July 27, 2018
But he had been in office for two terms, he will get a retirement package just for staying home and being alive. Other millions of people are eligible. He should plan how to retire.
— moussah (@Onywerenyambati) July 27, 2018
Is he saying that the current president does not have brains?
— odhiamboRoyalty (@RoyaltyOdhiambo) July 27, 2018
Transform it now! Why wait 2022 yet you are in power?
— M K U K I (@Mkuki_Ozil) July 27, 2018
But you are in govt right now, Transform it!!
— Bonaventure Mati (@muya_mati) July 27, 2018
Own goal by DP, Uhuru is doing badly in the court of public opinion, he comes as a package.
— maisha_mko (@maisha_mko) July 27, 2018
He is still campaigning from 2013. Never realized he is a VP and had the chance to impact pple’s lives
— cheikh (@cheikh47782902) July 27, 2018
Why cant he do it now, He is as close to the presidency as it can be
— Calvin Gisore (@calvin_gisore) July 27, 2018
The pretentious nature of our African leaders is astounding. They promise economic transformation in the future, yet ignore the fact that they should be working on this on a daily basis as leaders. Why on earth should we wait for a transformed Kenya to commence from 2022!
— Tomdo Wuod Abedi (@WuodAbedi) July 27, 2018
the brains are programmed to work in 2022 only. Not now.
— Fred Aila (@AilaAlfred) July 27, 2018
@williamsruto where is the brain now? Kenyans want the transformation now
— The Other Guy (@david_odu) July 27, 2018
Folks!! This to me appears like a Super Great Joke Kenyans will decide when the right times come. @DWilliamsRuto should have started engaging his brain as early as yesterday
— Chris Lerroy (@Sir_Lerroy) July 27, 2018
In his speech, the DP reiterated that the elections season ended last year so it is time for leaders to focus on delivering their promises to the electorate.
Baringo North MP William Cheptumo who was among the leaders accompanying Ruto stated: "The people of Baringo are aware of your plans in the 2022 election. We will support you."
Senator Gideon Moi who represents Baringo County is rumoured to be equally eyeing the Presidency in the future.
On their part, the DP's allies have received heavy criticism in the recent past over what is seen as an premature kick off of the 2022 campaigns.
However, Ruto has clarified that his regular tours across the country are part of his mandate as the Deputy President of Kenya.
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A controversial song by a vernacular artist titled Hatuna Deni. Sasa Kieleweke (We owe no one anything. Lets get this clear) rocked the Jubilee boat and the succession politics.
