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[PHOTOS] Raila named Azimio presidential candidate at KICC

Uhuru also commended Kalonzo for dropping his presidential bid.

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by TRACY MUTINDA

In-pictures12 March 2022 - 12:40
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  • • Raila Odinga was endorsed as the Azimio presidential candidate during the event.
  • • The coronation of Raila as the presidential candidate of Azimio la Umoja was earlier delayed after Kalonzo allegedly issued fresh demands before joining the formation.
ODM Party leader Raila Odinga accompanied by President Uhuru Kenyatta, Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua, Kitui County Governor Charity Ngilu among other leaders during the Azimio NDC on March 12, 2022.

President Uhuru Kenyatta on Saturday led numerous political leaders in endorsing Raila Odinga as the Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate at KICC, Nairobi, on Saturday.

Raila will vie for the presidential seat under the new formation during the August polls.

Uhuru also commended Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka for dropping his presidential bid to back Raila Odinga.

The coronation of Raila as the presidential candidate of Azimio la Umoja was earlier delayed after Kalonzo allegedly issued fresh demands before joining the formation.

The event was scheduled to start at 9 am but five hours later, the ceremony had not commenced.

But now 26 political parties including the Wiper party, have officially signed the coalition agreement committing to work with Azimio la Umoja.


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