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Azimio presidential candidate Odinga on Monday picked Karua as his running mate from the shortlisted candidates. 

Ida Odinga has welcomed the nomination of Martha Karua as Raila Odinga's deputy ahead of the August polls. 

Azimio presidential candidate Odinga on Monday picked Karua as his running mate from the shortlisted candidates. 

"After a long search and reflection, together with consultation, I have arrived at the decision that the holder of this position must be a woman," the former prime minister said. 

In a tweet on Tuesday, May 16, Ida congratulated the NARC Kenya leader adding that she had full faith in her. 

"Today I celebrate Hon. Martha Wangari Karua. Her tireless fight for our socio-economic rights has impacted us all. As you enter this new chapter to restore hope of all Kenyans I wish you good health, courage, and wisdom. We have full faith in you," she stated. 

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{File image of Raila Odinga and Martha Karua}

In her acceptance speech, Karua said, "This is a moment for the women of Kenya. It is a moment that my grandmother would have been proud of...but she would not have been surprised because generations of women have fought for change. This is our moment as women of Kenya. It is also a moment for the men: they are our brothers and fathers."