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[PHOTOS] Raila brings Kamukunji to a stand still with Azimio rally

The ODM leader was accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe, among other leaders.

In Summary

• The ODM leader was accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe, among other leaders.

• The leaders allied to Raila also drummed up support for him in belief that he is the best presidential candidate.

Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe and other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe and other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga on Sunday led took his campaigns to Kamukunji grounds in a hunt for votes ahead of August 9 polls.

There were speculations that Raila might name his running mate on the Kamukunji rally, but his communication team issued a statement that the naming will be done on Monday which is the deadline.

Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe and other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe and other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

The ODM leader was accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe, Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris among others and Nark Kenya leader Martha Karua, among others.

Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe and other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe and other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

The leaders allied to Raila also drummed up support for him in belief that he it the best presidential candidate.

Raila again talked on his plan for the jua kali people saying the private sector must be the major employer.

Heavy security deployed to guard the VIP section during the Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Heavy security deployed to guard the VIP section during the Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

Raila said the Jua kali sector can be formalised, a proper shade put up and businesspeople given funds to run their businesses.

He said the sector has employed more than 16.4 million Kenyans.

Heavy crowds during Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Heavy crowds during Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

"This consists of more than 86 per cent of the Kenyan workforce that contributes over 34 per cent of our GDP. "

Singer Bahati and mathare MP aspirant during Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Singer Bahati and mathare MP aspirant during Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe and other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Azimio Presidential candidate Raila Odinga accompanied by Nairobi gubernatorial Aspiring Polycarp Igathe and other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Heavy crowds during Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Heavy crowds during Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Heavy crowds during Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Heavy crowds during Azimio rally at Kamukunji Grounds on Sunday, May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Huge crowds at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
Huge crowds at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Huge crowds at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
Huge crowds at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

Raila Odinga at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
Raila Odinga at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Huge crowds at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
Huge crowds at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
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Raila Odinga with other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
Raila Odinga with other leaders at Kamukunji Grounds Nairobi during the Azimio la Umoja coalition rally on May 15, 2022.
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