Uhuru vows to personally campaign for Raila in Mt Kenya

President Uhuru Kenyatta has maintained that he will personally campaign for ODM leader Raila Odinga who is also the Azimio la Umoja coalition flag bearer in the Mount Kenya region. Speaking in Kandara, Muranga County on Thursday, April 14, 2022, where he joined the AIPCA faithful for the church’s joint holy oil consecration ceremony and prayer service, the head of state noted that he is not afraid of hitting the campaign trail and facing off with opponents.

“Those who think I will not be on the campaign trail should hold their horses. They will soon see me traversing the country, telling the people my truth. Where do they think they can take me?” He posed. [caption id="attachment_13772" align="alignnone" width="1280"] File image of Azimio la Umoja presidential candidate Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta. [Photo: Courtesy][/caption]President Kenyatta stated that he does not need permission from anyone to campaign for his preferred presidential candidate noting that he gains nothing personally from campaigning for Odinga.

"There is nothing I want to benefit from personally. Those who are criticizing the handshake I did with Raila know that we now have peace," he said.

"Then you hear some people say I should not have had a handshake with Raila? I tell them, I will shake hands with anyone who is interested in peace," he added. The Head of State underscored the importance and need for peace as the country gears up towards the August 9 general elections. “The way I have brought together and unified these AIPCA archbishops is the same way I want to unite the country,” he stated.