Uhuru Kenyatta retreat from Azimio campaigns bonus to Raila, Karua

Azimio la Umoja presidential running mate nominee Martha Karua in Nyeri Town during the meet the people tour. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

By picking Martha Karua as his running mate, Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga appears to have offloaded the baggage that was creating challenges for his campaign.

First, Raila can now reach out for Mt Kenya through Ms Karua without going through President Uhuru Kenyatta, whose involvement had received hostility.