Martha Karua at Kagumo Town in Kirinyaga during her meet the people tour a day after she was declared a running mate of Raila Odinga. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]Kirinyaga was a hive of activity yesterday as residents in major towns and markets turned out to welcome Azimio la Umoja Deputy Presidential aspirant Martha Karua. Karua then boarded the Azimio La Umoja campaign truck for the start of a roadshow across the county. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said they were in the county to celebrate Karua's appointment as Raila’s running mate. Karua said that her homecoming was just the beginning of a long journey, since intensive campaigns in the region are expected to help Azimio la Umoja coalition win more votes.

Source: Daily Nation May 18, 2022 08:06 UTC