Silas Wanjeru was stranded in Karen after wheeling a wheelbarrow from Nakuru to Nairobi to present a life-size sculpture of Deputy President William Ruto to the second in charge.
Wanjeru, who finished the 155-kilometer trek in five days, reported to a local news site that he arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 24, after completing the treacherous expedition.
The sculptor stated that he has been waiting patiently for his symbol for the past five days, enduring bad weather, being without shelter, and surviving on food from well-wishers and DP Ruto supporters.
“Surviving has been a challenge because of the weather and maintaining the security for the sculpture of the DP because I am just an ordinary Kenyan.
“I have been supported by supporters of William Ruto as well as well-wishers from the surrounding who give me lunch and breakfast. I have the morale to wait for him,” the artist explained.
Wanjeru said that he had received correspondence from Ruto’s office, as well as assurances that he will meet the UDA party leader whenever he comes to Nairobi.
“The team from Ruto has already come up and told me that immediately he arrives in Nairobi, they would prepare a way forward for me. It was a call from the DP’s office. They have seen me and I have spent days here,” he added.
Ruto has been on the campaign road in Kilifi, Narok, Nyandarua, Nakuru, and other counties in the last few days, drumming up support for his 2022 ambition.
Despite DP Ruto’s crew told him that they do not know when the DP will be back in the city, the sculptor is motivated to see his idol and expressed his hope that his efforts will not be in vain.
“I was stopped at the gate but that is normal because of security officers unless an order comes down. I am focused on peace as an ambassador of William Ruto from Nakuru.
“As an artist, I would like the DP to value my art and if he can support me so that I can help other Kenyans who have the dream to eradicate poverty. I would like the DP to hold my hand as an artist because we have shown our talents,” he stated.
Wanjeru spent four years creating the sculpture, which he plans to present to the UDA party leader in recognition of his devotion to tackling Kenya’s challenges.
“I started this job four years ago, and I have gained fame over time owing to my association with President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, Ruto.
I will walk through the rain and the cold. We expect the DP to unite us if elected in the August 9 polls.
“The last destination is William Ruto’s home. This gift is my way of appreciating Ruto’s hard work and commitment to solving Kenya’s problems,” he explained.
