The dreams of a Nakuru artist who made the sculpture of the Kenya Kwanza alliance presidential flag bearer William Ruto has finally paid off 11 days since it started.
Silas Wanjeru left Nakuru on Thursday, May 19, pushing the sculpture of the 2022 presidential front runner William Ruto on a wheelbarrow.
After a journey that lasted for five days, the artist finally arrived in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 24, and went straight to the official residence of Deputy President William Ruto.
Wanjeru who thought that his dream of meeting his 2022 presidential hopeful for the first time was almost coming true was however shuttered after he was locked out of the official residence of William Ruto.
However, his patience paid off on Monday, May 30, after Wanjeru handed his artistic work to the Kenya kwanza presidential flag bearer after waiting at the gate for six days.
His mission was accomplished after the media highlighted his plight on Sunday, May 29.
While addressing journalists, the Nakuru-based artist expressed disappointment that even after arriving in Nairobi on Tuesday, May 24, he has not managed to deliver the sculpture to his favorite presidential candidate.
“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,” he said.
Wanjeru who had to contend with unbearable weather conditions and irregular meals for almost two weeks remained adamant that he will not return to Nakuru before meeting William Ruto.
“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.
