UDA party Presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua has dismissed reports indicating the forthcoming August 9 election is a battle between him and his Azimio counterpart Martha Karua. "I have seen reports that people are saying the August election is between me and Karua. I want to say those are lies because the race is between Ruto and Raila," Gachagua said. Ruto was first to name Gachagua as his running mate before Raila unveiled Karua a day after. Raila's choice for Karua has been termed as a strategic move to secure the votes of the Mt Kenya region that has voted against him in the past three consecutive elections.

Source: The Star May 23, 2022 06:48 UTC