Jesse Kimathi and his wife Doreen Muriithi drove two hours arriving just a few minutes before the polling location at the Kenyan Consulate in Los Angeles closed at 5 p.m. PST making their votes that last two of the 2022 General election, not just in California, but worldwide. The August 9 vote is the first time Kenyans outside Africa participated in the elections.
Due to his eccentric manifesto, Wajackoyah has become popular among the youth who can identify with his school of thought and are excited about the prospects of legalizing marijuana
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.
Sonko who has claimed to be the original hustler, hit the campaign trail with Deputy President William Ruto. The due appeared to be having a better chemistry than he was having as a Wiper Party candidate. Kenya Kwanza supporters are counting on Sonko to deliver the Nairobi gubernatorial seat and throw a wrench in Azimio's run in the coastal region.
There is no love lost between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto. Their feud has now broken into the open with the two trading barbs in rallies at the expense of the other. While Kenyatta runs interference, Azimio la Umoja flag bearer Raila Odinga appears to be moonwalking toward the finish line as Ruto trains the brunt of his attacks on a president who's retiring in less than two weeks.
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
Rigathi is taking the campaigns to a whole new chapati level. Many saw the stunt as desperate and unsanitary. Ruto appeared confused at the move. Gachagua has become a butt of jokes in the Kenyan political scene after videos of him saying ridiculous things went viral. The-never-before seen move of handing out chapati is the latest incident where Gachugua made the news for the wrong reasons.
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.
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