[PHOTOS] Azimio running mate aspirants face panel

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• The panel is expected to conclude the interviews on Tuesday and submit three names to ODM chair Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta for final vetting.

by SHARON MWENDE

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09 May 2022 - 15:26

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Raila Odinga is recieved by Raphael Tuju at Serena Hotel in Nairobi on May 9,2022.
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The Azimio La Umoja- One Kenya Alliance interviews for the presidential candidate running mate job commenced on Monday.

The panel led by former cabinet minister Noah Wekesa is to interview 11 shortlisted candidates at the Serena Hotel in Nairobi.

Murang'a County Sabina Chege described the interview as a conservatory experience.

Azimio Presidential flag bearer Raila Odinga arrives at Serena Hotel to hold meeting with Western Counties leaders on May 9,2022.
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Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua after an Interview for the Azimio running mate position at Serena Hotel on May 9,2022.
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ODM leader Raila Odinga,his P.A Peter OPondo and Raphael Tuju arrives at Serena Hotel in Nairobi on May 9,2022.
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Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho after facing the Azimio seven member panel at Serena Hotel on May 9,2022.
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"The panel just wanted to know more about me and what strengths I bring to the table," she said after the interview.

The names shortlisted include Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc Kenya boss Martha Karua, former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth and KANU Chairman Senator Gideon Moi.

Kalonzo said he won't attend.

Mombasa County Governor Hassan Joho is also on the list.

Narc Kenya Party leader Martha Karua after an Interview for the Azimio running mate position at Serena Hotel on May 9,2022.
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Sabina Chege after facing the Azimio seven member panel at Serena Hotel on May 9,2022.
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Kakamega County Governor Wycliffe Oparanya arrives at Serena Hotel in Nairobi on May 9,2022.
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Kitui Senator Enoch Wambua arrives at Serena Hotel on May 9,2022. Senator Wambua is among the seven-member panel mandated to interview and pick the Azimio presidential runningmate.
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Others are Agriculture CS Peter Munya, former Kenyan Ambassador to Australia Stephen Tarus, Kakamega County Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui.

The panel is expected to conclude the interviews on Tuesday and submit three names to ODM chair Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta for final vetting.