Raila to launch State House race in Kenyatta's backyard

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga addresses his supporters in Nairobi. PHOTO | FILE 

Kenya’s former prime minister Raila Odinga will on January 15 formally roll out his campaign for the August 9 General Election in Thika town, President Uhuru Kenyatta’s backyard.

The choice of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s hometown for the campaign launch, is symbolic, with the president keen on rallying his supporters behind Mr Odinga’s Azimio La Umoja coalition following their March 2018 Handshake deal.