He termed former Vice President Mudavadi's move to side with Dr Ruto instead of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga as "misguided and disappointing". According to MPs who attended the meeting, Uhuru described the new formation as a betrayal. The leaders particularly thanked President Kenyatta for his timely intervention that led to the de-gazettement of Chetambe Hills as a national forest reserve. The parties have embraced the theme Uchumi kwanza (the economy first) which will be seeking to counter Raila Odinga’s Azimio la Umoja. Pulse Live KenyaMudavadi’s campaign pledge has been economic recovery, while the deputy president's has also embodied economic recovery through his Bottom-Up campaigns.

Source: Daily Nation January 26, 2022 22:29 UTC