Raila Odinga, the leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), has appointed a seven-member panel to vet and advise him on the best running mate candidate.
Odinga, who is also the Azimio Presidential candidate, stated in a statement read by the coalition’s Secretary-General Junet Mohamed that the names of successful candidates must be submitted by May 10.
“The vetting of candidates and the subsequent nomination of a candidate for this critical post is thus a matter of the utmost national importance to be undertaken in the spirit of inclusivity,” said Mohamed.
According to Mohamed, the team will consist of Bishop Peter Njenga, Archbishop Zachaos Okoth, Enoch Wambua, and Michael Orwa.
Noah Wekesa, Sheikh Khalifa, and Beatrice Moen are also members.
The panel Secretary shall be Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Elizabeth Meyo