September 18, 2002: Mwai Kibaki enters his third presidential race as the Opposition alliance unveils its General Election line-up. The Democratic Party chairman will lead the National Alliance Party of Kenya’s charge with Mr Michael Wamalwa earmarked for vice-president and Mrs. Charity Ngilu to be prime minister. Six hours of intensive negotiations finally ends a deadlock over the premier’s post, which would have delayed the Alliance’s long awaited announcement. Here, the Big Three, from left: Charity Ngilu, Mwai Kibaki and Kijana Wamalwa acknowledge cheers from delegates after they were picked for various posts at Ufungamano House on September 18, 2002.

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