On Tuesday, May 3, the local newspapers covered the hurdles that Deputy President William Ruto and former prime minister Raila Odinga are facing to clinch the presidency. Ruto and Raila could be locked out of the presidential race despite heightened campaigns and endorsements if the court rules in favour of the petitioners. People DailyA record 7,200 independent candidates, among them 46 presidential candidates, had been cleared to vie in the August 9 General Election by last evening. Nderitu also confirmed that 46 presidential candidates had been cleared to run as independents by last evening, making it the highest number to ever apply for the top seat. The StandardJubilee Vice Chairman David Murathe has told Ruto to brace for bare-knuckle campaigns when Uhuru sets out to popularise Raila.

Source: Daily Nation May 03, 2022 04:37 UTC