Muturi endorses Kalonzo for opposition flagbearer
Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has publicly endorsed Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to be named opposition flagbearer ahead of next yearâs presidential contest...
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Former Attorney General Justin Muturi has publicly endorsed Kalonzo Musyoka for the opposition's presidential flagbearer ahead of next year's general election.
- Justin Muturi stated, "If it will not be me, I will support my brother Dr Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka to be the flagbearer."
- Key individuals involved include Justin Muturi and Kalonzo Musyoka, leader of the Wiper Patriotic Front party.
- Muturi also disagreed with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's suggestion to delay naming a flagbearer, arguing it risks hindering the opposition's unity and playing into President William Ruto's hands.
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