Uhuru endorses Raila and turns the succession against Ruto
Citations (2)
- Azimio La Umoja Unveils ODM Leader Raila Odinga As Its Presidential Flag Bearer whole source
Presidency-distributed Azimio report records Uhuru backing Raila as coalition flag bearer.
- Analysis: How Kenyatta won over a foe and lost his deputy whole source
Al Jazeera explains the handshake, Ruto split and 2022 succession alignment.
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Consequences
what this set in motion, following the causal links
- preceded Supreme Court upholds Rutos win over Azimio 2022 The Azimio succession project was defeated in the 2022 election and petition.
- triggered Uhuru hands the presidency to William Ruto 2022 The judgment cleared the way for the transfer of power.
- preceded Registrar confirms Uhuru remains Jubilee Party leader 2025 Uhuru remained an active party figure after leaving office.
People
- Martha Karua Azimio running mate
- Raila Odinga endorsed candidate
- Uhuru Kenyatta outgoing president and endorser
- William Ruto estranged deputy
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Linked events (2)
- this preceded Supreme Court upholds Rutos win over Azimio
- Uhuru and Raila shake hands at Harambee House enabled this