Both campaigns painted themselves as the best for Kenyans. Odinga declared he was prepared to put Kenya ahead of his life and Ruto declared he was willing to have tea with Odinga and participate in a handshake but different from the one President Uhuru Kenyatta and Odinga had.
President Uhuru Kenyatta leaves behind a legacy of building infrastructure, seeking peace among Kenyans and steering the country through tough economic times. Critics fault him for failing to tackle corruption.
Deputy President William Ruto had the stage all to himself where he answered questions from moderators, sometimes appearing to contradict himself. Roots Party flag bearer made an appearance at the venue but refused to participate because the rules did not allow him to be on the same stage as Ruto and Azimio candidate Raila Odinga
The Supreme Court is the last legal option for Sonko to overcome questions about whether he was eligible to run for office after he was impeached and removed from serving as Nairobi governor. The blow comes just two days after the High Court in Mombasa ruled in his favor after IEBC barred him from the ballot for failure to comply with its rules.
The ruling is a big win for Sonko who has gone back-and-forth with IEBC on whether he'd be allowed to be a gubernatorial candidate in the upcoming general elections.
Okutoyi overcame a humble upbringing to become the first Kenyan and sub-Saharan African female tennis Player to win a Grand Slam. President Uhuru Kenyatta honored her with a congratulatory Statement. She joins the exclusive club of elite Kenyan athletes who have flown the Kenyan flag high on the global stage.
Critics note Ruto did not address how his administration plans to tackle rampant corruption, a vice that costs Kenya approximately Ksh 700 billions every year.
Complaints allege Sakaja presented IEBC with fake academic credentials and that he an impostor, who is not even using his real names. Sakaja has defended himself from the allegations. He supporter claim he's being attacked by the "deep state" a code name for the Kenya government.
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