Raila's former chief agent declares presidential bid

By Peter Ochieng

Azimio leader Raila Odinga's chief agent during the August, 2022 presidential contests has declared his presidential bid.

In a statement titled 'public demand', Saitabao Ole Kanchory said he will be on the presidential ballot, in 2027.

"Fellow Kenyans, its exactly 1 year since we went to the polls all hoping for a new and better Kenya. That promise and many many more remain unfulfilled," he wrote.

He said his bid comes early in the day, since 'campaigns ahead of 2027 have already started.'

"The next election is 4 short years away and since the campaigns have started (or never stopped), let me take this early opportunity to answer your call for me and other courageous young leaders to rescue our country from the wicked grip of political deception, conmanship and corruption that cuts across the current political divide," said Kanchory.

"If we are tired of the same old fake folks, faces and stories, let's make 2027 the year of true change and a new dawn. Now you have a reason to vote on 10th August 2027."

After the 2022 polls, Kanchory wrote a book titled 'Why Baba (Raila Odinga) is not Kenya's 5th president.

In the book, he accused some of Odinga's trusted people of advancing vested interests before and during elections.

More presidential aspirants are expected to come out as we head towards 2027.

President William Ruto will be among the first names on the ballot.

It is not clear whether Odinga will vie for the 6th time in 2027.