In an interview on a local vernacular radio station ahead of Tuesday's Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu, Raila also challenged his foot soldiers to begin preparing their political weapons ahead of the elections. Raila's supporters have been hoping he will declare interest in the presidency even as the clock ticks towards 2022. Those in Raila's camp are happy that the development projects Uhuru has launched will boost Raila's standing as the country heads into next year's elections. Raila was also on hand to receive Burundi's President Évariste Ndayishimiye in Kisumu yesterday ahead of the Madaraka Day celebrations. "President Uhuru and I desire that Kenya continues to be stable.

Source: Standard Digital May 31, 2021 19:25 UTC