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.
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
Ruto alleged a scheme of blackmail and intimidation is underway to force Kenyans to vote against him. Kenya officials say the trip is on personal business, but Ruto's campaign say they were given an official invitation by US Govt officials