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Kenya holds commemoration for dam burst victims

STORY: Kenya holds commemoration for dam burst victims SHOOTING TIME: May 9, 2024 DATELINE: May 11, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:02 LOCATION: NAKURU, Kenya CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the commemoration 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan deputy president 3. various of the commemoration STORYLINE: Kenyan officials and hundreds of community members attended a commemoration on Thursday in honor of 60 people who were killed in a dam burst. Pictures of the victims were put up in remembrance. A dam burst on April 29 in the town of Mai Mahiu, about 60 kilometers north of the Kenyan capital of Nairobi, after a nearby river overflowed due to flash floods. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan deputy president "I want to ask Kenyans to be responsible. I want to ask the people of Kenya to take care of their lives and their own safety first, even before the government can support and help." According to Kenyan authorities, floods have killed more than 260 people and displaced over 378,000

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240429) -- BEIJING, April 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Residents displaced by floods wait for relief supplies at a primary school in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 28, 2024. Kenya has allocated 4 billion shillings (about 30 million U.S. dollars) for immediate response to the devastating flooding caused by heavy rains in several parts of the country, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Friday. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLOODS-RELIEF SUPPLIES

(240428) -- NAIROBI, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Residents of a slum who were displaced by floods wait for relief supplies at a primary school in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 28, 2024. Kenya has allocated 4 billion shillings (about 30 million U.S. dollars) for immediate response to the devastating flooding caused by heavy rains in several parts of the country, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Friday. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-FLOODS-RELIEF SUPPLIES

(240428) -- NAIROBI, April 28, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Residents of a slum who were displaced by floods wait for relief supplies at a primary school in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 28, 2024. Kenya has allocated 4 billion shillings (about 30 million U.S. dollars) for immediate response to the devastating flooding caused by heavy rains in several parts of the country, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Friday. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)

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Kenya calls on African countries to leverage on digital space for socio-economic development

STORY: Kenya calls on African countries to leverage on digital space for socio-economic development SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:50 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of conference banners 2. various of delegates at the conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 3. various of delegates at the conference 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 5. various of delegates at the conference STORYLINE: Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday called on African countries to exploit the opportunities in the digital space for the socio-economic development of the continent. Gachagua made the remarks at the closing ceremony of the Connected Africa Summit 2024 held in Nairobi. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President "Indeed, inclusive technology is no longer the future; it is the present. Our continent is not just designed and destined to be

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Kenya allocates 30 mln USD for flood response as death toll reaches 70

STORY: Kenya allocates 30 mln USD for flood response as death toll reaches 70 SHOOTING TIME: April 25, 2024 DATELINE: April 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:22 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of floods stricken areas STORYLINE: Kenya has allocated 4 billion shillings (about 30 million U.S. dollars) for immediate response to the devastating flooding caused by heavy rains in several parts of the country, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Friday. The government has intensified efforts to mitigate disasters resulting from the ongoing enhanced rains and floods, despite the meteorological department's warning of continued heavy rainfall for the next three days, Gachagua said. Since the onset of the heavy rainfall, 70 people have lost their lives, 22 have been injured and eight are missing, according to Gachagua. He added that 131,179 people have been affected by the rains, with contingency plans in place to enhance the coordination of the emergency response. "We are in discussions with the

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KENYA-NAIROBI-PLANE CRASH-MILITARY CHIEF-FAREWELL SERVICE

(240421) -- NAIROBI, April 21, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's President William Ruto (1st L, front) and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua (3rd L, front) attend the farewell service of Kenyan Defense Forces General Francis Ogolla at Nyayo National Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 20, 2024. Ten senior commanders, including chief of the Kenya Defense Forces Francis Ogolla, were killed in a helicopter crash in northwestern Kenya on Thursday. (Photo by Allan Mutiso/Xinhua)

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Kenya commits to enhancing development partnership with UN agencies

STORY: Kenya commits to enhancing development partnership with UN agencies SHOOTING TIME: April 17, 2024 DATELINE: April 19, 2024 LENGTH: 0:02:17 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenyan and UN officials 2. various of meeting between UN and Kenyan officials 3. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan Deputy President 4. various of meeting between UN and Kenyan officials STORYLINE: Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Wednesday assured United Nations agencies in the country of the government's enhanced partnership in the implementation of their development goals and targets. Gachagua noted that the UN Co-operation Framework for Kenya supports and aligns with the government's main development priorities, for the economy and society. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan Deputy President "I commend the UN Kenya for the strategic set of joint programs being developed by line ministries and UN entities, together with a wide range of stakeholders. These UN-support

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Kenya bolsters flood mitigation efforts as El Nino rains claim lives

STORY: Kenya bolsters flood mitigation efforts as El Nino rains claim lives SHOOTING TIME: Nov. 10, 2023 DATELINE: Nov. 11, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:39 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of floods 2. various of senior officials and humanitarian agency representatives 3. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Deputy President of Kenya 4. various of floods STORYLINE: Kenya has stepped up measures to mitigate the effects caused by El Nino rains, which have resulted in over 20 deaths and missing individuals, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua said Friday. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Deputy President of Kenya "More than 19 counties in ASAL (arid and semi-arid lands) and non-ASAL areas have been adversary affected by the continuing heavy rains. Two, sections of roads have been cut off in counties like Wajir, Isiolo, Mandera, Marsabit, Tana river, and Garissa, among others. This has reduced access to land. Three, families have been displaced, especially in northern Kenya and downstr

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Kenya to set up emergency response team over El Nino

STORY: Kenya to set up emergency response team over El Nino DATELINE: Sept. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:01 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of arrivals of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua 2. various of the conference 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 5. various of floods in Kenya (file) STORYLINE: Kenya is set to convene the National Emergency Response Committee to deliberate on the country's preparedness for the expected El Nino rains. Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Monday stated that the committee will develop strategies to mitigate possible devastation that may be caused by the anticipated heavy rain season. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President "Next week I will be convening the National Emergency Response Committee that I chair with all government agencies, development partners, the Red Cross, international organizations, and all oth

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China-backed technology skill contest fetes African students

STORY: China-backed technology skill contest fetes African students DATELINE: Sept. 3, 2023 LENGTH: 00:05:49 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of ATC Awards ceremony 2. various of deputy president of Kenya coming into the hall 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Deputy President of Kenya 4. various of ATC Awards ceremony 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ESTHER MUORIA, Principal secretary of the State Department for Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in the Ministry of Education 6. SOUNDBITE 3 (English): ROSEMARY GATHONI, Student from Kenya 7. SOUNDBITE 4 (English): JOHN TAKUDZWA, Student from Zimbabwe 8. SOUNDBITE 5 (English): VICTOR MUE, Scholarship winner, student from Kenya STORYLINE: Forty-nine African students have been awarded after they emerged winners of Africa Technology Challenge (ATC) Season 8, a contest initiated and sponsored by AVIC International, a Chinese company. The eighth season of ATC, which began in July, consisted of 83 teams formed by 3

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KENYA-NAIROBI-AFRICA TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE-CLOSING

(230901) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rigathi Gachagua, Kenya's deputy president, addresses the closing ceremony of Africa Technology Challenge (ATC) Season 8 in Nairobi, Kenya, on Aug. 31, 2023. Forty-nine African students have been awarded after they emerged winners of Africa Technology Challenge (ATC) Season 8, a contest initiated and sponsored by AVIC International, a Chinese company. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-AFRICA TECHNOLOGY CHALLENGE-CLOSING

(230901) -- NAIROBI, Sept. 1, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rigathi Gachagua (C, Rear), Kenya's deputy president, presents a contestant a certificate at the closing ceremony of Africa Technology Challenge (ATC) Season 8 in Nairobi, Kenya, on Aug. 31, 2023. Forty-nine African students have been awarded after they emerged winners of Africa Technology Challenge (ATC) Season 8, a contest initiated and sponsored by AVIC International, a Chinese company. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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Kenyan DP meets Xinhua president on media cooperation

STORY: Kenyan DP meets Xinhua president on media cooperation DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:46 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: OTHERS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rigathi Gachagua, deputy president of Kenya meeting with Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency 2. various of media cooperation between the two countries 3. various of Rigathi Gachagua, deputy president of Kenya meeting with Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency 4. various of achievements of China-Kenya cooperation 5. shot of Zhou Pingjian, Chinese ambassador to Kenya 6. various of Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency meeting with Zainab Hawa Bangura, director-general of the United Nations Office at Nairobi STORYLINE: Rigathi Gachagua, deputy president of Kenya, met with Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, in Nairobi on Thursday, with both sides pledging to strengthen media cooperation. Gachagua said this year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Kenya and China, and that the two countries have

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KENYA-NAIROBI-DEPUTY PRESIDENT-XINHUA-MEETING

(230817) -- NAIROBI, Aug. 17, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Rigathi Gachagua, deputy president of Kenya, meets with Fu Hua, president of Xinhua News Agency, in Nairobi, capital of Kenya, Aug. 17, 2023. (Xinhua/Han Xu)

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WFP commits 54 mln USD to mitigate drought in Kenya

STORY: WFP commits 54 mln USD to mitigate drought in Kenya DATELINE: March 16, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:31 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of a meeting between the Kenyan government and WFP officials 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan Deputy President 3. various of the meeting between the Kenyan government and WFP officials STORYLINE: The World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday committed 7 billion shillings (about 54 million U.S. dollars) as relief assistance to help some 940,300 people facing severe drought in 10 counties in Kenya. Lauren Landis, WFP country director for Kenya, said the food and cash will be distributed under the Lisha Jamii (protect family) Phase II program between April and September. "The second phase is worth 7 billion shillings and we hope to make it 10 billion shillings. This is substantial, but we still need more," Landis said in Nairobi, the Kenyan capital, during a meeting with Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Landis said t

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CPC DELEGATION-VISIT

(230225) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party Secretary General Veronica Maina attends a symposium on the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 23, 2023. At the invitation of Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, a CPC delegation has visited Kenya and briefed the hosts on the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress. The delegation, led by Li Mingxiang, deputy minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the CPC, visited Kenya from Tuesday to Friday. During the visit, the delegation met with Party Leader of the UDA and President William Ruto, and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and held working talks with UDA Secretary General Veronica Maina. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CPC DELEGATION-VISIT

(230225) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A symposium on the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) is held in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 23, 2023. At the invitation of Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, a CPC delegation has visited Kenya and briefed the hosts on the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress. The delegation, led by Li Mingxiang, deputy minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the CPC, visited Kenya from Tuesday to Friday. During the visit, the delegation met with Party Leader of the UDA and President William Ruto, and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and held working talks with UDA Secretary General Veronica Maina. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-CPC DELEGATION-VISIT

(230225) -- NAIROBI, Feb. 25, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Li Mingxiang, deputy minister of the International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, makes a keynote speech during a symposium on the 20th CPC National Congress in Nairobi, Kenya, Feb. 23, 2023. At the invitation of Kenya's ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, a CPC delegation has visited Kenya and briefed the hosts on the guiding principles of the 20th CPC National Congress. The delegation, led by Li Mingxiang, visited Kenya from Tuesday to Friday. During the visit, the delegation met with Party Leader of the UDA and President William Ruto, and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua, and held working talks with UDA Secretary General Veronica Maina. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

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Chinese community donates food to drought-affected households in Kenya

STORY: Chinese community donates food to drought-affected households in Kenya DATELINE: Dec. 18, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:04 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of trucks ready to set out for Makueni 2. various of speech guests at the donation ceremony 3. various of villagers in Makueni receiving foodstuffs STORYLINE: The Chinese community in Kenya on Saturday donated foodstuffs to drought-affected households at a ceremony held in Kenya's capital Nairobi. The foodstuffs, including maize flour, wheat flour, beans, green grams, salt, and cooking oil, are destined for the southeastern Kenyan county of Makueni which is reeling from a food crisis linked to a prolonged dry spell. George Mcgoye, chief of staff at deputy president Rigathi Gachagua's office, hailed the Chinese community in Kenya for supporting the country's ongoing efforts to tackle hunger in the drought-affected arid lands. Chinese nationals living in Kenya have responded to the government's latest appeal for support to alleviate

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UN appeals for 472.6 mln USD to tackle drought in Kenya

STORY: UN appeals for 472.6 mln USD to tackle drought in Kenya DATELINE: Nov. 25, 2022 LENGTH: 00:05:59 LOCATION: GARISSA, Kenya CATEGORY: POLITICS/ENVIRONMENT/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: various of Maalimin, Garissa County, KenyaSOUNDBITE 1 (English): STEPHEN JACKSON, UN resident coordinator in Kenyavarious of round table discussions with UN officials, Kenyan government officialsSOUNDBITE 2 (English): INGER ANDERSEN, Executive director of UN Environment Programme (UNEP)various of UN officials and Kenyan officials walking togetherSOUNDBITE 3 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenyan deputy presidentvarious of Maalimin Health Clinic, Maalimin, Kenyavarious of malnutrition screeningSOUNDBITE 4 (Somali): SAMEY AHMED ABDI, Local residentvarious of Kenya STORYLINE: The United Nations and humanitarian partners in Kenya have appealed for 472.6 million U.S. dollars to help 4.3 million drought-affected people in the East African country in 2023 to deal with the longest and most severe drought in its recent history. UN Resident Co

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Kenya distributes animal feed to wildlife in national parks

STORY: Kenya distributes animal feed to wildlife in national parks DATELINE: Nov. 7, 2022 LENGTH: 0:01:23 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of Kenya's Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua 2. various of dead wildlife 3. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 4. various of dead wildlife STORYLINE: Kenya on Saturday launched the distribution of feed and water to wildlife in major national parks following the drought facing the country that has led to the death of wildlife. This follows a report released by the Kenya Wildlife Service which revealed that the country had lost 1,235 wildlife between February and October because of the acute drought. SOUNDBITE (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President "Our wildlife is under threat. Our wildlife is our national resource and is our land's pride for this country. Tourism continues to be a major foreign exchange earner and the greatest tourism attraction in this country is our wonderful wildlife species i

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Kenya launches accelerator program to create employment for 1 mln youth

STORY: Kenya launches accelerator program to create employment for 1 mln youth DATELINE: Nov. 1, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/EDUCATION SHOTLIST: 1. various of publicity board of Kenya Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program 2. various of officials 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Deputy President of Kenya 4. various of attendees 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Deputy President of Kenya 6. various of attendees STORYLINE: Kenya on Monday launched an accelerator program that seeks to create at least one million employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for youth in Kenya per year for the next five years within the private sector. Kenya's Deputy President Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua said in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi that the Kenya Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (K-YEEAP) initiative seeks to unlock the potential of the small and medium enterprises through tailored support services that allow them to grow an

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Kenya to buy livestock in drought-hit areas to cushion farmers against losses

STORY: Kenya to buy livestock in drought-hit areas to cushion farmers against losses DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 0:02:28 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a farmer walking 2. various of trucks carrying water arriving in a village 3. various of livestock 4. various of officials 5. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President 6. various of a water truck 7. various of livestock drinking water 8. various sof woman fetching water 9. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President STORYLINE: Kenya on Friday announced that it will start buying livestock from farmers in areas worst hit by drought among other measures to mitigate the impact of ravaging drought in the East African country. The new measures were announced by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following a meeting with the representatives from counties worst hit by the drought and development partners. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): RIGATHI GACHAGUA, Kenya's Deputy President "We shall

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Kenya to map out areas in dire need of food aid

STORY: Kenya to map out areas in dire need of food aid DATELINE: Oct. 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY/ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of the meeting 2. various of food aid trucks 3. various of people suffering from starvation STORYLINE: The Kenyan government has called for a review of areas perennially affected by drought cycles in the country. Kenyan Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua made the remarks at a meeting with development partners, calling for urgent measures to be focused within sub-counties and wards levels across the country. According to the United Nations, currently, over 4.3 million Kenyans are faced with starvation, a figure that will soon hit five million. Kenya is among the Horn of African countries grappling with a prolonged dry spell that has escalated hunger, malnutrition and loss of livelihoods among subsistence farmers and herders. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Nairobi. (XHTV)

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KENYA-NAIROBI-PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES-RUNNING MATES

(220516) -- NAIROBI, May 16, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Kenya Kwanza coalition presidential candidate William Ruto (R, Front) unveils Rigathi Gachagua (L, Front) as his running mate in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 15, 2022. Kenya's two leading contenders for the presidency during the general elections, slated for Aug. 9, have named their running mates, as they brace themselves for a hotly contested race. (Photo by Fred Mutune/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Roundup: Kenya's presidential candidates name running mates ahead of August polls