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Top politicians stare at uncertain future ahead of poll

By Brian Otieno | 3yrs ago

Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Presidential candidate Raila Odinga and his running mate Martha Karua when they met the Azimio Council at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre (KICC) Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

More than 100 politicians affiliated to the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition party could have their dreams shattered before the August 9 election.

The party's topmost organ yesterday resolved to cut short their political careers.

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