Raila Odinga Announces Presidential Candidature

Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga in Kwale County on November 16, 2021.

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The Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader, Raila Odinga, has officially announced his 2022 presidential candidature.

Raila made the announcement on Friday, December 10 during the Azimio La Umoja National Convention held at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi.

The ODM leader, who started his speech with a narration of his detention, stated that he had been faithful to the people of Kenya and stayed true to the course of democracy and hence the need to run for the presidency next year.

Odinga further revealed that Azimio La Umoja will be known as the Azimio La Umoja Movement, which signalled a possible coalition ahead of the 2022 General election.

"I Raila Amolo Odinga, hereby accept to present myself as a Presidential candidate at the Presidential Election on 9th of August 2022. I am not running for president to oppose anyone but to propose better policies," he stated.

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