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By Dennis Wanyonyi
Safina presidential aspirant Jimi Wanjigi has unveiled Nairobi lawyer and former Raila Odinga’s aide Willis Otieno as his running mate.
He said that Otieno’s passion for Social-economic rights, community empowerment and his extensive political experience is a huge boost.
“I would like to introduce you to Willis Otieno, my running mate and deputy president-designate in the upcoming August 9th general election,” he said.
Wanjigi termed his ticket as a sure bet, saying it will be supported by young Kenyans, who make up 80 per cent of the population.
The 36-year-old was head of the Raila Odinga presidential campaign secretariat in 2017 and works on governance issues specifically the political and electoral process in Kenya.
Giving his acceptance speech at Ufungamano House in Nairobi on Tuesday, Otieno regretted that the problems facing Kenyans are more than they were when the Jubilee administration took over 10 years ago.
“We will be seeking the votes of Kenyans who have suffered in the last 10 years but not those who have enjoyed life in the last decade,” he said.
Wanjigi termed his ticket as a sure bet, saying it will be supported by young Kenyans, who make up 80 per cent of the population.
“My partner was the easiest choice for me to make, yet difficult. He is a young man I have walked with in the journey to liberate the nation. He represents Kenyans who are aged 40 years and below,” Wanjigi said.
