Roots Party presidential candidate George Wajackoya has appointed comedian Wilson Muirani, popularly known as Jaymo Ule Msee as his spokesman. On his Facebook page, Wajackoya wrote,
"Today I and my running mate Justina have come to an agreement and have our roots spokesman. Jaymo Ule Msee, congratulations sir, looking forward to great teamwork and more so attaining the root party objective"
Jaymo, a Political Science and Economics graduate from the University of Nairobi, is well versed in digital campaigning and is experienced in media. The former Homeboyz radio presenter was also part of the campaign team for President Uhuru Kenyatta in 2017.
In a press statement, Wajackoya revealed that Jaymo's vast experience and support would propel the party to success. He said,
"His experience and credentials are an asset to Roots Party as he is aligned to the ideology of Roots Party and Kenya at large and he fully supports the Roots Party presidential candidate together with the running mate."
Jaymo took to his Facebook page to express his gratitude on his appointment. He wrote,
"I truly thank the fifth @profgeorgewajackoyah, our running mate Justina Wamae and our party officials for having faith in me to serve in our party to ensure we get a resounding victory on the 9th of August. It's time for our generation to make the right decisions."
Prof George Wajackoya is running on a marijuana legalization platform to help pay off external debts a proposal that has made him gain popularity among Kenyan youth. Wajackoya also proposes to appoint eight prime ministers as well as suspend the constitution for six months