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The Azimio leaders who are meeting at KICC were required to dress in the Azimio colours.

The Azimio la Umoja coalition running mate stated that they are confident of a win and called for patience among their supporters.

Waluke mustered 16,461 votes and was followed by Ford Kenya candidate Nasiuma Wafula.

Activists have filed a new petition to block 13 candidates among them Kenya Kwanza presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua from contesting next week’s polls over integrity.

The petitioners want the court to determine whether Gachagua is fit and suitable to hold any public office.

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NAIROBI (Reuters) - A member of parliament fined $7 million for corruption and handed a 67-year jail term; a top civil servant with an asset seizure order against her; lawmakers convicted of bribery, economic crimes and impersonating corruption investigators.

The anti-corruption watchdog recommended that 241 candidates be disqualified from running, but only five were.

Politicians have been handing out small amounts of cash or other freebies to people who turn up to their campaign rallies ahead of the August 9 vote in a country where corruption is endemic

The DPP expressed confidence that his office will bring as many corrupt individuals as possible to justice.