In Kenya, the same folks often play politics, only changing alliances ahead of polls. Mr Kenyatta is backing Raila Odinga, a longtime opposition leader once detained for political activism. Mr Odinga is running against William Ruto, Mr Kenyatta’s deputy president. Apart from the frontrunners -- Dr Ruto of the Kenya Kwanza alliance and Mr Odinga of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, there are two other presidential contenders, Prof George Wajackoyah of Roots Party and Mr David Mwaure Waihiga of Agano Party. AdvertisementTwo weeks to the election, the latest opinion polls rank Mr Odinga ahead of DP Ruto by five points.

Source: Daily Nation July 28, 2022 18:45 UTC