Analysts dismiss Azimio's signature collection as a political trick

Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga penned the first signature on the collection rollout on Friday, July 7, 2023. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

Azimio la Umoja's ambitious plan to collect 10 million signatures aimed at ousting President William Ruto has raised questions over its effectiveness. Azimio leader Raila Odinga launched the signature collection drive during a rally at Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi on Friday, July 7, 2023.

"Today, we have begun the movement to collect signatures so that Kenyans can say they are withdrawing their delegation of powers to the elected leaders and take it themselves... we will carry out a referendum to delegitimise this regime," Raila said.