Deputy President William Ruto pledged a Ksh1 million donation to Kiambaa families who lost their houses in an inferno on Saturday, July 16.
While addressing the Kiambaa residents during a tour of Kiambu county, area Member of Parliament, John Wanjiku, urged the deputy president to heed their plea and consider the families who had lost their belongings in the incident.
He noted that the donation would go a long way in helping the families rebuild the houses and cater for burial expenses for those who died during the incident.
"We know that you are the chief hustler and that our economic hurdles will be catered to in the subsequent government. For that matter, we held a thanksgiving on Saturday, July 16.
"Unfortunately, later on, several families counted their losses after 17 houses caught fire within the area. Due to the tragedy, we also lost some lives. I urge you to come to the families' aid," Wanjiku urged the DP.
"For giving him your votes, the Kiambaa residents will be blessed. He (Wanjiku) will be part of the next government that we will form. So regarding that matter, come to my house this evening and I will give you Ksh1 million to donate to the families and those aggrieved," Ruto stated.
The Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate was on a charm offensive in Langata, Githurai, and Kiambaa in Kiambu county for the better part of Saturday afternoon.
During the tour, he exuded confidence that his coalition would form the subsequent government. In addition, Ruto urged his supporters to disregard the recent opinion polls, terming them as misleading and fake.
The DP and his running mate, Rigathi Gachagua, also met with clergy during the Kenya Destiny Prayer Summit at Nyayo Stadium, where the duo promised to look into the interests of the church as an institution.
"We will do whatever it takes to keep this country as a God-fearing nation. We commit that no church will be closed under our stewardship. The registration of churches will proceed unhindered," Ruto stated.
With only 22 days to go, the four presidential candidates will be in a tight battle to woo the electorate and clinch the votes in the August 9 poll.
