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Raila Junior during an interview at his office in Nairobi on 19/10/2017. [File]
Politics took centre stage during the burial of a businessman in Nandi Hills, which was attended by ODM leader Raila Odinga s son, Raila Odinga Junior, and leaders allied to Deputy President William Ruto.
During the funeral of Mombasa-based businessman Gregory Kipruto Koech on Wednesday, politicians used the podium to send conciliatory messages, urging Raila Junior to prevail upon his father to form an alliance with Ruto ahead of the 2022 General Election.
Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi and local MCAs recalled how the two leaders worked together during the 2007 elections where Ruto played a key role in the Pentagon , a political grouping that helped Raila clinch the PM position in the Grand Coalition government.
Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua has challenged President Uhuru Kenyatta to settle his differences with Deputy President William Ruto.
Karua, while appearing on Citizen TV's Day Break Show on Tuesday, May 25, said Uhuru should be focusing on uniting the country in his final term.
"He shoul
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Rurii ward by-election UDA candidate Muraya Githaiga celebrates with his supporters after he was announced the winner at IEBC tallying center at Rurii PCEA church in Nyandarua County on May 18, 2021.[Kipsang Joseph,Standard]
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has unveiled candidates for Kiambaa constituency and Muguga ward by-elections, both in Kiambu County slated for July 15.
John Njuguna Wanjiku will fly the party s flag in Kiambaa, while Kamau Thumbi will face off with others in Muguga.
While handing the pair their respective certificates, party secretary general Veronica Maina told them to go and root for the party. This is a good ticket. It is one of the best options in the market today for any politician, said Maina.
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