The move ends weeks of speculation that she was considering joining Deputy President William Ruto to be his running mate. It also denies Ruto a top-tier surrogate from the Mt. Kenya region.
Due to low participation, the poll is inconclusive and should not be considered a barometer of the future. But it shows there is a changing perception in favor of Prime Minister Raila Odinga in the Mt. Kenya region, possibly due to support from President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Ruto's trip abroad showed he has no clout internationally. Maybe now, to equalize the score for Ruto calling him "jamaa ya vitendawili," Odinga should start calling Ruto "jamaa wa kutanga-tanga White House."
The endorsement is a major boost for the Ruto campaign, but it comes with baggage because Miguna is on record viciously attacking the deputy president for corruption and other ills unfit for for leadership.
Deputy President William Samoei Ruto is running against Former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga to be the 5th President of Kenya. He has fashioned himself as a "hustler," a fighter for the common man.
President Uhuru Kenyatta and Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka joined former Prime Minister Raila Odinga on stage in a show of unity naming Odinga Azimio la Umoja's flagbearer.
Speaking mainly in Dholuo, Raila explained his 10-point plan to the adoring home crowd and accused his opponent Deputy President William Ruto of stealing public funds to boost his image through lavish harambee donations.
Hussein takes over the IEBC at a historic moment when Kenyans outside Africa are allowed to vote for the first time ever. His top job will be to build confidence in IEBC. He will faceoff in Court with groups challenging IEBC's execution of diaspora voter registration exercise
The U.S. State Department says Sonko engaged in "significant corruption" while in office and is barred entry to the U.S. under section 7031 (c) of a U.S. State Dept Act. Sonko said the U.S. targeted him.
Skeptical Kenyans are mocking the Deputy President with creative memes shared on social media. A video shared by campaign director of communication shows Ruto entering The Eisenhower Executive Building, which is adjacent to the White House complex. Campaign claims Ruto met with U.S. officials, but has only named Asst. Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee