Speaking to the press on Sunday, Mwaure admitted defeat explaining that he has witnessed a low performance in the votes he has garnered so far as the vote verification that is ongoing at the Bomas of Kenya.
At the same time he endorsed his competitor William Ruto, alleging that he has taken a constant lead in the vote tallying and that the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) should declare him as president.
"I wish to concede defeat in the presidential elections if 2022 whose verification is ongoing at Bomas. This I am doing after seeing what my performance has been and after discussions with my team in Bomas," read part of his statement.
"I have also with my team been following the ongoing exercise at Bomas and indicate that the figure there are and have been consistent and undoubtfully in favour of H.E William Samoei Arap Ruto the current Deputy president of the Republic of Kenya...I urge IEBC to be fervent in declaring his win when it is time to do so," added Mwaure.
“We choose to stand with the side of His Excellency Dr William Samoei Ruto as the next president of Kenya…”
Mwaure further thanked his supporters for supporting his bid urging the electoral body to remain steadfast to ensure that the ongoing exercise is verifiable and seamless.
"I thank my family, secretariat, the campaign team and all those who voted and prayed for us," said Mwaure.
"I wish to call on IEBC to be firm, steadfast and resolute on its task and mandate and announce the leading winner of the presidential election."
His exit leaves three candidates in the ring they include Azimio la Umoja's Raila Odinga, Kenya Kwanza's William Ruto and George Wajackoyah of Roots party
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