https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties/nyanza/2022-05-17-karua-pick-gets-mixed-reviews-in-homa-bay/However, human rights activist Oloo Gor opposed the selection, saying Karua has less capacity to mobilise votes from Mt Kenya to vote for Raila than Deputy President Ruto's choice of Gachagua.
Gor said the presidential race requires a running mate who can mobilise many voters from vote-rich Mt Kenya.
“Remember, the main focus in this game is Mt Kenya. Gachagua can motivate and get out the vote.
He said Raila should have gone for another candidate from Mt Kenya.
“Karua contested the presidency in 2013 and got a handful of votes. There were other candidates like Peter Kenneth who should have been accorded the opportunity,” Oloo said.
Other residents agreed with Oloo, saying Gachagua was more forceful and effective, known for his rhetoric. Some said Gachagua was too much like Ruto himself.