The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party gubernatorial aspirant in Isiolo, Hussein Tene, quit the race Sunday July 17, in favour of Independent candidate Godana Doyo. This deals a major blow to Deputy President William Ruto's led political outfit Kenya Kwanza as the clock ticks towards August 9. Deputy President William Ruto on a past campaign tour. Daily NationIn a celebratory stance in a town hall in Isiolo, Doyo thanked Tene and his deputy for the kind gesture. "In a historic moment in Isiolo today gubernatorial aspirant Hussein Tene Dabaso and his running mate Mugabe stepped down in my favor.

Source: Daily Nation July 18, 2022 12:26 UTC