President Uhuru Kenyatta has presented Murang’a Woman Rep Sabina Chege and former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth for consideration as ODM leader Raila Odinga’s running mate.
In a statement on Thursday, May 5, the Jubilee’s party National Election Board Chairperson Stephen Wandeto forwarded the two to the Azimio Running Mate Selection Panel tasked with finding a suitable candidate for the position of running mate in the Azimio la Umoja – OK.
“We refer to the above subject matter and forward herewith names of persons proposed by Jubilee Party for consideration as the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition Deputy President Nominees. Peter Kenneth and Sabina Chege,” President Uhuru Kenyatta’s party said.
Chege and Kenneth will be vetted together with Wiper boss Kalonzo, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, and Governors Lee Kinyanjui (Nakuru) and Hassan Joho (Mombasa).
Others are Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu, Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, and Equity CEO James Mwangi.
The Murang’a Woman Rep said she will not be defending her seat in this year’s General Election.
Last month, Sabina withdrew her gubernatorial bid for Murang’a County saying she will instead focus her energies on pushing for Raila Odinga’s victory in the upcoming polls.
This came even as Kenya’s oldest party KANU on Thursday, May 5, endorsed the Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as a suitable person to be named as Raila’s running mate.
The Baringo Senator said the former Vice President is more qualified amongst those mentioned as possible Raila’s running mate.
“The Kenya African National Union (KANU) proposes and submits the name of Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka as its preferred candidate for the position of Deputy President in the forthcoming General Election,” Moi said in a statement posted on his Twitter.
