This archive report was first published on 18 September 2019.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has officially endorsed Mc Donald Mariga, a former Harambee Stars player, to run for the Kibra parliamentary seat through the Jubilee Party.
Mariga's endorsement comes after the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cleared him to contest in the Kibra by-election on September 16.
Mariga's nomination has been met with mixed reactions, with some questioning his suitability for the seat.
However, President Kenyatta's endorsement is seen as a significant boost to Mariga's campaign.
Mariga met with President Kenyatta at State House in Nairobi, where he was officially endorsed.
Photos shared on social media show President Kenyatta 'blessing' Mariga's candidacy, with the latter wearing a Jubilee Party cap.
Mariga's campaign is expected to gain momentum with President Kenyatta's endorsement.
