Qualifications One Should Meet to be Raila Odinga’s Running Mate

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The Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya Coalition Party selection panel will on Wednesday, 4th May begin interviews for Raila Odinga‘s running mate.

In a statement issued on Sunday, 1st May Raila Odinga’s presidential secretariat announced the qualifications all candidates must meet to deputised the former Prime Minister.

The potential running mates must meet the following qualifications;

I. Fidelity to the Constitution of Kenya with particular emphasis on the qualification for nomination as a Deputy Presidential Candidate.

II. Demonstrate in word and deed, that nomination to the high office of Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya is a public trust to be exercised in a manner that—:

(a) Demonstrates respect for the people;

(b) Brings honour to the nation and dignity to the office;

(c) Promotes public confidence in the integrity of the office; and

(d) Demonstrates the value that nomination to the office is a responsibility to serve the people, rather than the power to rule them

III. In addition, the eligible candidates must demonstrate, in word and deed, fidelity to the following guiding principles of leadership and integrity:

(a) Personal integrity in public and private life;

(b) Objectivity and impartiality in decision making, and in ensuring that decisions are not influenced by nepotism, favouritism, other improper motive,s or corrupt practices;

(c) Selfless service based solely on the public interest, demonstrated by honesty in the execution of public duties and the declaration of any personal interest that may conflict with public duties.

(d) Accountability to the public for decisions and actions; and

(e) Discipline and commitment in service to the people.

According to the panel’s secretary, Elizabeth Meyo the selection and vetting process is scheduled to be finalised by 10th May after which Odinga will unveil the successful candidate to the public.

Odinga’s 7-member Running Mate Selection Panel comprises Bishop Peter Njenga, Archbishop Zacchaeus Okoth, Senator Enoch Wambua, Michael Orwa, Dr Noah Wekesa, Sheikh Mohamed Khalifa, and Beatrice Askul Moe.

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