ELECTION 2022

With Karua we have a complete army to fight for Kenya - Raila

He described Karua as a freedom fighter who will fight for the country.

In Summary

• "She has stood for the right of people of Kenya, she has paid a price for it, she has stood straight even at times of great difficulty. That is something you won't find on the other side," Raila said.

• Raila was making his last pitch ahead of Tuesday's hotly contested elections pitying him against his closest rival William Ruto of UDA.

Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga on August 6 at Kasarani satdium.
Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga on August 6 at Kasarani satdium.
Image: EZEKIEL AMING''A

Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga on Saturday praised his running mate Martha Karua as the best Deputy President the country would have if they win the August polls.

Raila who described Karua as a freedom fighter said by voting for the Azimio team on Tuesdauy, Kenyans will have a complete army to fight for them and the country.

"Martha is a freedom fighter. She has stood for the right of people of Kenya, she has paid a price for it, she has stood straight even at times of great difficulty. That is something you won't find on the other side," Raila said.

The ODM leader described the Azimio team as a formidable force with the credentials to reform the country.

"The fighters for a better Kenya are on this side," Raila said.

He was making his final pitch ahead of Tuesday's hotly contested elections pitying him against his closest rival William Ruto of UDA.

Saturday was the last day for aspirants to make their final campaign rallies, 48 hours to polling day.

Ruto and his Kenya Kwanza team were on the other hand holding their rally at the Nyayo National Stadium.


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