On April 25, 2022, Mathare parliamentary aspirant Kevin Kioko, alias Bahati, was dealt a blow when the ruling Jubilee party recalled his nomination certificate.
Bahati, a staunch supporter of President Uhuru Kenyatta and Azimio presidential contender Raila Odinga, claimed that he was urged to drop out of the race in favor of current MP Anthony Oluoch.
Speaking to the media, Bahati alleged that the Jubilee party had used a fraudulent method to grant him the nomination certificate, despite holding free and fair primaries.
He expressed his commitment to the Azimio la Umoja team, stating that it has a place for young people, and pleaded with the ODM leader to allow him to serve as the people's voice, highlighting the substandard living conditions in Mathare.
