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How shy Ruto rose from a CU leader to money, power

Deputy President William Ruto taking the oath of office on April 9, 2013. He rose from a humble background to become the second most powerful man in Kenya. Photo/BILLY MUTAI

“Our victory today in all manner of definition is a miracle. Ladies and gentlemen this afternoon I am lost for words.’’ These were William Ruto’s opening words at the Catholic University of East Africa hours after the Jubilee Coalition was declared the winner of the March 4 presidential race.

Deputy President William Kipchirchir Samoei arap Ruto, unlike president Uhuru Kenyatta, rose from a humble background to become the second most powerful man in Kenya.

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