Deputy President William Ruto has picked Mathira MP Rigathi Gachagua as his running mate in the August presidential election.
Ruto made the announcement on Sunday afternoon, after a 17-hour wait that was reportedly caused by a stand off between contenders.
“I nominate my good friend Rigathi Gachagua to be my running mate in the August 9, 2022 presidential election,” Ruto told a news conference on Sunday.
MPs Ndindi Nyoro(Kiharu)Alice Wahome( Kandara), National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru and Tharaka Nithi Senator Kithure Kindiki we're among the candidates who were considered for the position.
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