Kericho UDA Supporters Re-Erect Wheelbarrow Removed During Anti-Finance Bill Protests: “Weka Juu”

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  • UDA supporters in Kericho reaffirmed their allegiance to President William Ruto, led by local elders and leaders in a march through the town
  • Traditional rites were performed by an elder as a wheelbarrow, the UDA party symbol, was reinstalled after being brought down by anti-Finance Bill protesters
  • Chaik Ward MCA Mathew Korir emphasised that only the electorate can decide on unseating Ruto and praised Kenya Kwanza lawmakers for supporting the Bill
  • Korir declared the region’s unwavering support for Ruto, calling him their son and asserting that he must continue developing the country

Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.

Kericho – United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party supporters have affirmed their allegiance to President William Ruto.

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Kericho UDA supporters re-erect wheelbarrow
The residents of Kericho affirmed their support for President William Ruto, arguing that he’s their son. Photo: Prince Kirui.
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Led by local elders and leaders, the residents marched through Kericho town with the wheelbarrow held up.

At the wheelbarrow’s former location, an elder performed traditional rites amid cheers by the largely youthful group of boda boda riders.

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The wheelbarrow was then installed at the location amid cheers by the residents, who reiterated their support for the ruling party.

UDA party’s symbol, the wheelbarrow, was brought down by angry protesters at the height of the anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.

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Why Kericho residents support Ruto

Addressing the youth, Chaik Ward MCA Mathew Korir said it is only the electorate who can decide on unseating Ruto.

Korir praised Kenya Kwanza lawmakers for standing with Ruto, adding that they did not need to apologise.

He declared that the region would remain behind the head of state, arguing that he is their son and must protect him.

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“Our President was given the opportunity to lead the country for five years, and only the citizens will decide if they will extend it. People demonstrating and saying Ruto must go we want to tell you that Ruto must go on developing this country and not home. We want to thank our MPs for standing with the head of state and voting Yes and they don’t have to give us an apology. Our MPs voted and stood with the head of state. William Ruto is our son and we want to protect him,” he said.

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