The UDA Deputy Presidential candidate has cultivated an image of a brash politician and played the attack dog role against President Uhuru Kenya in the Mt. Kenya region. Political pundits claim that DP Ruto settled on him because of his deep pockets, mobilization prowess, and the need to consolidate the Mt Kenya vote.
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.
Prof. Seronei, went to the same high school as the DP, said part of the reason Deputy President William Ruto is running is to protect himself from impunity, and dodge the possibility of facing charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC)
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.
The Kenya Kwanza running mate appears to have been found guilty of what he described as state capture. According to the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Gacagua used his connections in to award himself contracts through multiple shell companies and pocketed the cash without supplying the goods or services and sometimes supplying sub-par equipment that broke down almost immediately.
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
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