ELECTION 2022

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

Politics

Wiper officials say the move was made long before the party joined Azimio and was, perhaps, Kalonzo's way of buying some insurance in case he was not named Raila’s running mate.
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By Brian Otieno | 3 hours ago

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

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Kalonzo: Shifted goalposts several times, even the president can't help

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BUSINESS

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BUSINESS

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KANU reaffirms commitment to Azimio, to unite all member parties

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THE STANDARD INSIDER

Video: How man was cornered, killed in broad daylight in Mirema

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Kalonzo: Shifted goalposts several times, even the president can't help

Kalonzo: Shifted goalposts several times, even the president can't help

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Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

Presidential Race: Wiper submitted Kalonzo's name before April deadline

Wiper officials say the move was made long before the party joined Azimio and was, perhaps, Kalonzo's way of buying some insurance in case he was not named Raila’s running mate.

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