Editor's Review

As of 7 am, hundreds of UDA delegates had arrived at the venue of the event and sat waiting for the function.

Deputy President William Ruto has arrived at the Kasarani Gymnasium ahead of his coronation as the UDA party presidential flagbearer.

The DP was accompanied by his wife Rachael Ruto and a host of MPs.

Leaders who accompanied Ruto include Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung'wa, Rigathi Gachagua (Mathira), Senator Irungu Kang'ata (Murang'a), Kiochumba Murkomen(Elgeyo Marakwet), Oscar Sudi (Kapseret) among others.

A host of leaders had lined up to welcome the DP at Kasarani Gymnasium. His arrival was warmly welcomed by the delegates who had patiently waiting for him.

The DP was on Saturday interviewed for the post of presidential flagbearer.

{UDA Party Delegates at the Kasarani Gymnasium. Image: UDA FACEBOOK}

Two others who sought the seat were disqualified for failing to meet the threshold required for the seat.

As of 7 am, hundreds of UDA delegates had arrived at the venue of the event and sat waiting for the function.

The venue is painted yellow with the UDA party colours.

The delegates appeared enthusiastic about the day and could be seen dancing to and waving the UDA party flag.