This archive report was first published on 4 November 2019.
On Sunday, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru joined ODM leader Raila Odinga and other politicians in a tour of Kibra, Nairobi, in a show of support for the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) and the March 9, 2018 handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga.
Ms Waiguru explained her presence alongside Ukambani governors Alfred Mutua (Machakos), Kivutha Kibwana (Makueni), and Charity Ngilu (Kitui), saying they were there to protect the handshake and promote peace in the country.
"We must say in plain truth that the country is peaceful because of the handshake. We will protect it," she said.
Ms Waiguru also asked her supporters to vote for the handshake, saying "We know our votes are 22,000 in number. Kikuyus, I urge you to vote for the handshake," she said.
Regarding the BBI, she asked the people to support it as "that's where the 2022 government will come from".
Mr Odinga, who was also present, said he drew "much joy" from seeing a huge crowd demonstrate love for peace.
"This is a different gathering; the first after handshake with President Kenyatta. We said we won't turn back until Kenya changes for the better. [We want] better reforms that will kill tribalism, corruption and plunder of resources, electoral fights, youth unemployment and poverty, and bring peace," he said.
Siaya Senator James Orengo criticised Jubilee's candidate, McDonald Mariga, saying he lacked the necessary qualifications to be an MP.
