Deputy President William Ruto has said that he intends to retire in 10 years’ time.
The second in command said that he is committed to mentoring youths to take over the leadership mantle after he decides to hang his political boots.
Ruto, who is considered the front-runner in the race for power, urged youths to take leadership roles in a bid to improve their lives
He was spoke at Kitale ASK Showground on Friday during a retirement ceremony for Pentecostal Evangelistic Fellowship of Africa Bishop Samuel Thiongo
“You know I have been in this field of politics for many years and I understand many things. These youth I will mentor them. Know that we are speaking of Mzee Thiongo’s retirement even me I have started to plan for myself because in 10 years or so I will also leave youths to lead,” he said amid laughter from the attendants.
Ruto has since been opposed to the creation of the post of the Prime Minister.
While delivering his speech at Chatham house on February, 8, 2019, Ruto said that the proposal to create the PM’s post is not only a waste of time but also ill-advised.
He urged leaders to accept defeat in elections for the sake of peace.