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Muthama dismissed claims that the newly-formed Kenya Kwanza coalition between his UDA, ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula of Ford Kenya needed Kalonzo’s backing to win the August polls.

Interior CS Fred Matiangi and his Agriculture counterpart Peter Munya slammed the politicians for riding on the Jubilee government’s achievements while still condemning the administration.

Governor Mutua said that Ruto has failed and “does not know how to work”. He says Ruto did not undertake the responsibilities mandated to him forcing the President to hand over the roles to another person.

n the slogan ‘Jeshi la Baba ni akina mama’, the movement was unveiled at a Nairobi hotel on Thursday and seeks to recruit 27.5 million women across the country.

The movement said its main agenda will be defending the interests of women as it seeks votes for the overall Azimio La Umoja campaign camp.

ORPP said the political hopefuls will be barred from participating in the polls lest they contest as independent candidates.

She however clarified that leaders currently in office will not be able to resign from their positions using e-citizen.

She said resignations should first be made in writing to their respective parties and the National Assembly or county assemblies.

Charles Keter who has been the Devolution CS could face incumbent Deputy Governor Lily Ngok, Engineer Fred Kirui and Dr. Eric Mutai, a lecturer at Embu university amongst others.

Outgoing Water CS Sicily Kairuki will be facing current Woman Representative Faith Gitau and former governor Daniel Waithaka.

Waiguru is seeking to defend her position on a UDA ticket.

She termed Karua’s outfit as a briefcase party that only exists in name.

Waiguru said the fact that NARC Kenya does not have any of its member currently holding an elective position speaks volumes.

The political leaders called out the DP claiming he was undermining his superiors and was resulting to hurling insults at them despite President Kenyatta making him the country’s second-in-command.

Each team member received around Sh10 million and plots in the capital, Dakar, and in the neighbouring Diamniadio city during a ceremony at the presidential palace

President Macky Sall also appointed the team to the Senegal’s prestigious Order of the Lion, with fans cheering outside the gates

Atwoli said that the Azimio La Umoja camp was sure to win the State House race, claiming that DP Ruto might resort to suicide upon defeat.

DP Ruto’s camp has decried the remarks as dehumanizing and distasteful attempts at humor, saying that suicide is a serious issue affecting Kenyans.