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KANU Endorses Kalonzo to Deputize Raila in August Elections

Achieng Mary | 1 year ago
Screengrab of Gideon Moi
Screengrab of Gideon Moi
The Kenya African National Union (KANU) Party has officially endorsed Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka as its preferred candidate to deputize the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya presidential aspirant, Raila Odinga in the upcoming election.

Through a letter shared to the coalition's Deputy President Selection panel by the party leader, Gideon Moi, the party stated that Mr. Musyoka was the most suited person for the role.

“It is our considered opinion and strongly believe that Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka fits the bill and is the most suitable individual to deputize Hon  Raila Amolo Odinga,” the letter reads in parts.

“It is our sincere hope that this panel will consider and find him appropriate for the position of Deputy President and consequently recommend his selection as such.”

Kalonzo's endorsement comes barely a day after the  Deputy presidential selection panel which comprises a seven-member panel, asked affiliate parties to propose the names of their preferred candidates, further stating that interviews will not be conducted.

"Constituent party members of the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Alliance that wish to nominate any person for consideration as a candidate for the position of Deputy President to submit the name by April 5," the statement shared by the panel’s chair Dr. Noah Wekesa read in parts.

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