Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) proponents who include President Uhuru Kenyatta and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga are proposing sweeping changes to the constitution that would allow for the creating of several power leadership positions and bring equity in the distribution of resources and parliamentary representation. Critics call the effort self-serving and not a priority for Kenya.
Choy, DP Ruto's supporter, social media channels are filled with hundreds of crude insults that are beneath basic standards of decency. He has proven to be too immature to handle social media like a responsible adult. His crude attack on Kenya's founding First Lady is inexcusable. He has also crudely attacked Charity Ngilu and called for the lynching of IEBC Chairman Wafula Chebukati
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.
Due to low participation, the poll is inconclusive and should not be considered a barometer of the future. But it shows there is a changing perception in favor of Prime Minister Raila Odinga in the Mt. Kenya region, possibly due to support from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Ruto's trip abroad showed he has no clout internationally. Maybe now, to equalize the score for Ruto calling him "jamaa ya vitendawili," Odinga should start calling Ruto "jamaa wa kutanga-tanga White House."
The endorsement is a major boost for the Ruto campaign, but it comes with baggage because Miguna is on record viciously attacking the deputy president for corruption and other ills unfit for for leadership.
Deputy President William Samoei Ruto is running against Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga to be the 5th President of Kenya. He has fashioned himself as a "hustler," a fighter for the common man.
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.
Skeptical Kenyans are mocking the Deputy President with creative memes shared on social media. A video shared by campaign director of communication shows Ruto entering The Eisenhower Executive Building, which is adjacent to the White House complex. Campaign claims Ruto met with U.S. officials, but has only named Asst. Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee
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