CAMPAIGN TRAIL

[PHOTOS] Ruto raids Nairobi day after Raila

They held a series of rallies to drum up support for their bid.

In Summary

• He pledged to support the local textile industries if he ascends to power in the August polls.

Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18.
Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/ FACEBOOK

Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto on Monday pitched tents in Nairobi.

The meeting came a day after Azimio One Kenya Alliance held a series of rallies on Sunday.

Raila on Monday held no rally. He had an open day with journalists.

Kenya Kwanza supporters during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18 2022.
Kenya Kwanza supporters during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18 2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO /FACEBOOK
(ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Nairobi senator Johnson Sakaja during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18.
(ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi and Nairobi senator Johnson Sakaja during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18.
Image: WILIIAM RUTO/FACEBOOK

The alliance held a series of rallies to drum up support for their bid.

Kenya Kwanza supporters during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18 2022.
Kenya Kwanza supporters during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18 2022.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO /FACEBOOK

He was accompanied by Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader  Musalia Mudavadi, Nairobi senator Johnson Sakaja, and  Langata member of parliament Nixon Korir among other leaders.

Nairobi senator Johnson Sakaja during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18.
Nairobi senator Johnson Sakaja during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/ FACEBOOK

Ruto said mitumba business supports millions of Kenyans.

He pledged to support the local textile industries if he ascends to power in the August polls.

Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18.
Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate during Nairobi rally on Monday July 18.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/ FACEBOOK
Kenya Kwanza supporters during Nairobi Rally on Monday July 18.
Kenya Kwanza supporters during Nairobi Rally on Monday July 18.
Image: WILLIAM RUTO/ FACEBOOK

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