×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Home To Bold Columnists
★★★★ - on Play Store
Read on the App

Allow Raila and Ruto to pick running mates of their choice

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga (left) and Deputy President William Ruto chat during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium in 2020. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

The drama about running mates for the two leading presidential candidates, Deputy President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga seems to zero in on Mt Kenya as the deserving producer of the next Deputy President. The argument is that the Mountain has votes that any serious presidential candidate cannot underestimate.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in