Boost For Karua, Raila as Powerful Mt Kenya Group Endorses Their Bid

Azimio deputy presidential candidate Martha Karua during a rally on Monday, 25 July Kajiado County
Azimio Deputy Presidential candidate Martha Karua during a rally on Monday, 25 July in Kajiado County
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Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga and her running mate Martha Karua received a shot in the arm after they were endorsed by veterans from the Mt Kenya region, days to the polls.

During an event which was held on Monday, 25 July in Thika, Kiambu County, the Mau Mau Council of elders endorsed Karua, assuring her of their full support.

Mukami Kimathi, the widow of the late Dedan Kimathi, led a host of elders in pledging their support for Odinga's quest to become Kenya's 5th president.

Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua during the launch of their manifesto on June 6, 2022.
Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua during the launch of their manifesto on June 6, 2022.
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With only two weeks to the General Election, the elders argued that Martha Karua was the right person to champion for the interests of the region.

Martha Karua on her part stated that the previous regimes had not done enough in protecting and safeguarding the welfare of freedom fighters.

“We want all our children in Kenya to study from the nursery, primary, secondary, university, and education to study. We have a plan to revive our economy and bring industries to all our counties to help our children's to get jobs,” Martha Karua Stated

Karua who is charming the Mountain to rally behind Odinga, told the elders that they would reap big should Azimio win the forthcoming polls.

The Azimio deputy presidential candidate also asked voters to reject corrupt leaders in the upcoming August 9 election.

“When we enter in government, your prayers will be fulfilled and not only your prayers but all Kenyans will benefit.”

Martha Karua also toured several parts of Kajiado County after the colorful event where she addressed rallies, championing the Azimio agenda.

“All the plans need money to steer development and we want you to vote for us because we have a plan to will protect and bring development to Kajiado County,”

Karua has sustained her charm of the Mt Kenya region to neutralize gains made by the Kenya Kwanza candidate William Ruto.

She is banking on her clean track record and fight against corruption among others as factors likely to sway masses and deliver the Central-vote basket to Odinga at the ballot.

From left to right: Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu, Murang'a Woman Representative Sabina Chege, NARC-Kenya party leader Martha Karua and Azimio's flagbearer Raila Odinga during the unveiling of the party's running mate at KICC on Monday, May 16.
From left to right: Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu, Murang'a Woman Representative Sabina Chege, NARC-Kenya party leader Martha Karua and Azimio's flagbearer Raila Odinga during the unveiling of the party's running mate at KICC on Monday, May 16.
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