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Pressure mounts on Azimio to pick Munya as Raila's deputy

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya speaking at Muthara in Tigania East, Meru County on Sunday, May 8, 2022. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has moved to calm voters and leaders in Meru County, as calls for his election as Raila Odinga’s running mate grew.

The minister addressed crowds in various towns and farmers at factories where both elected and aspiring leaders piled the pressure that he should be picked as Raila’s running mate, due to his development record in the ministry, and his political clout in the region. Leading the calls that Munya should be made running mate were EALA MP Mpuru Aburi and aspirants in the Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Alliance affiliate parties.

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