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Different routes that led to Martha Karua, Rigathi Gachagua picks as running mates

Deputy running mates Rigathi Gachagua (Kenya Kwanza Alliance) and Martha Karua (Azimio la Umoja) shake hands after their debate on July 19, 2022. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Deputy President William Ruto let it go down to the wire before settling on Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua as his running mate.

Ruto, in a classic political fashion, had chided his competitors for the difficulty and processes they were going through to pick a running mate for their presidential candidate Raila Odinga. He said it would be an easy decision for him. In the end, it wasn't.

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