Deputy President William Ruto is searching for a running mate from Mt Kenya to bolster his presidential bid in 2022 after some of his earlier choices developed cold feet, got entangled in court cases or went flirting with the opposing camp.
Dr Ruto and his handlers had earlier identified Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mwangi Kiunjuri, governors Anne Waiguru (Kirinyaga), Ferdinand Waititu (Kiambu), Mwangi wa Iria (Murang'a), Kiraitu Murungi (Meru) and Tharaka Nithi senator Kindiki Kithure as possible running mates.
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