The Ruto-led Kenya Kwanza brigade was confident of sweeping a bulk of the over 5 million votes from the region. Azimio capitalized on Karua's record in the fight for democracy, the gender factor and a clean name free from corruption allegations to rally voters behind her. Consequently, the Kenya Kwanza camp had two priorities: Rally its troops behind Gachagua and secure the mountain at all costs. Intensive campaignsSome Kenya Kwanza rallies across the nation were reschedule to free up time for the brigade to respond to the sustained Karua onslaught. Mobilizers from both sides were put on high alert and wherever Azimio goes, Kenya Kwanza follows and vice versa as the two camps compete to outdo each other and win votes.

Source: Daily Nation May 22, 2022 01:58 UTC