The move ends weeks of speculation that she was considering joining Deputy President William Ruto to be his running mate. It also denies Ruto a top-tier surrogate from the Mt. Kenya region.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka joined former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on stage in a show of unity naming Odinga Azimio la Umoja's flagbearer.
Speaking mainly in Dholuo, Raila explained his 10-point plan to the adoring home crowd and accused his opponent Deputy President William Ruto of stealing public funds to boost his image through lavish harambee donations.