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Kenya Kwanza led by Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday, April 9 unveiled its candidates for the gubernatorial and senatorial seats in Nairobi County.  

Kenya Kwanza led by Deputy President William Ruto on Saturday, April 9 unveiled its candidates for the gubernatorial and senatorial seats in Nairobi County.  

Addressing the press, DP Ruto announced that Senator Johnson Sakaja will fly the Kenya Kwanza flag for the Nairobi gubernatorial race. 

Bishop Margaret Wanjiru, who was eyeing the Nairobi Governor's seat, will vie now vie for the senatorial seat and fly the Kenya Kwanza flag. 

{Senator Johnson Sakaja and ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi}

"Kenya Kwanza is elated that it will be fielding Johnson Sakaja as its Nairobi Gubernatorial candidate. Senator Sakaja is a leader who measures up to the challenges facing our City. Bishop Margaret Wanjiru defers her gubernatorial bid and will now go for the senate seat. We honour Mheshimiwa Wanjiru for her magnanimity, sacrifice and grace. This win-win spirit will help Nairobi regain its glory," Ruto said. 

Speaking at Karen, Sakaja thanked Bishop Wanjiru for ceding her ambition and agreeing to support her. 

"Today is a momentous day that marks the beginning of the transformation of our city. This team has the energy and will be formidable," Sakaja stated.