Raila Modifies Strategy to Counter DP Ruto- As part of the strategy, Orange Democratic Movement party leader Raila and Karua are spearheading parallel, well-coordinated Azimio Campaigns.
Deputy President moves to consolidate Rift territory, with an eye on Nyanza- DP William Ruto launched an aggressive campaign yesterday to consolidate his Rift Valley backyard. As Raila charms the region, recent polls show that his support in the North and South Rifts is below 60%.
Ruto has launched a campaign to ring fence the region in order to counter Raila Odinga’s push to turn it into a battleground. He divided his campaign teams into groups that traversed the north Rift yesterday.
Stalling talks to Woo about returning Kalonzo to Azimio. Kalonzo Musyoka, the fold-wiper boss, reportedly flew out of the country to London last Friday, putting a halt to talks to entice him back to Azimio. This comes as it was revealed that efforts by Raila Odinga’s close allies to formalize discussions with Kalonzo’s camp have failed due to nonresponsiveness.
The star has established that Kalonzo unexpectedly jetted out of the country for a private visit to the United Kingdom, jeopardizing the much-anticipated talks. Kitui senator Enock Wambua confirmed that Kalonzo is out of the country.
Elections will cost Kenyans sh44 billion. As the Wafula Chebukati-led team prepares to meet with Presidential candidates today, the cost of financing this year’s election has been revealed in a report presented to Parliament by the National Treasury.