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IEBC Commissioner, Abdi Guliye, absolved the electoral body from the blunder that led to the suspension.

Raila further dispelled reports that Uhuru will have an active role in his administration if he wins the August 9 General Election.

Uhuru assured residents that their votes would count if they cast them in favour of Raila, who would in turn ensure that the projects initiated by his administration will be completed

Last Monday, Tinga, or Baba the Fifth, as he was addressed deferentially, looked relaxed, even happy.

Raila was meeting with the group's representatives, where he also promised to facilitate free education from primary school to university.

MDG termed the move as a milestone in Kenyan political history saying such an appointment shows Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Alliance adheres to the two-thirds gender rule.

"A lot of tension is usually generated in the build-up to the electioneering period. I exalt you fellow Kenyans to exercise your right and vote peacefully for ethical leaders and to maintain peace during the entire period," the bishop appealed.  

Ms Karua was endorsed by the Azimio women caucus led by Narc leader Charity Ngilu.