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Raila defends running mate choice as Azimio coalition woos clerics

Raila Odinga (left) and his running mate Martha Karua with Father Joseph Mutie and Rev. Samwel Thiong'o after a meeting on May 23,2022. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya presidential hopeful Raila Odinga has defended the choice of Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua as his running mate.

Mr Odinga said Ms Karua is a capable leader who will add value to government should they win the August 9 elections. He said his political rivals had panicked following the excitement caused by Karua’s nomination.

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