The two leading candidates in Kenya's presidential election have chosen running mates from the vote-rich Kikuyu ethnic group to bolster their chances of winning August's much-anticipated poll.

Deputy President William Ruto has picked businessman Rigathi Gachagua while former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has settled for former Justice Minister Martha Karua.

Gachagua is a strong mobiliser and has the ear of struggling Kikuyus, who have been backing Ruto over his plans to address economic grievances.

Meanwhile Karua is a political icon beyond the Kikuyu - and is known for her passion for judicial reform and campaigns against corruption. 

To take the conversation further as we close off the month we talk to:  Professor Tim Murithi is the Head of Programme at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, based in Cape Town, and Extraordinary Professor of African Studies, Centre for African Studies, University of the Free State. 

The two leading candidates in Kenya's presidential election have chosen running mates from the vote-rich Kikuyu ethnic group to bolster their chances of winning August's much-anticipated poll.
Deputy President William Ruto has picked businessman Rigathi Gachagua while former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has settled for former Justice Minister Martha Karua.
Gachagua is a strong mobiliser and has the ear of struggling Kikuyus, who have been backing Ruto over his plans to address economic grievances.
Meanwhile Karua is a political icon beyond the Kikuyu - and is known for her passion for judicial reform and campaigns against corruption.&nbsp;
To take the conversation further as we close off the month we talk to: &nbsp;Professor Tim Murithi is the Head of Programme at the Institute for Justice and Reconciliation, based in Cape Town, and Extraordinary Professor of African Studies, Centre for African Studies, University of the Free State.&nbsp;

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