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Uhuru endorses Karua as Kenya’s ‘next’ Deputy President – Nairobi News

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Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua has been endorsed by President Uhuru Kenyatta as Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya Coalition presidential running mate.

President Kenyatta, who was addressing the nation on Wednesday during Madaraka Day celebrations at Uhuru Gardens, gave his endorsement by reiterating his commitment to expanded inclusion of women in leadership.

“I am proud to be part of this push and Kenyans have the opportunity to elect the first female Deputy President. If it is the wish of Kenyans, come August 9 2022 we will have the first female Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya,” President Kenyatta said amid applause from the crowd.

“I have had the pleasure of working with 11 women in my cabinet at different times & in different capacities; all of them have placed our county at a good place globally,” the president went on

 

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