With deadline of running mate nomination for presidential as well as gubernatorial aspirants fast approaching, several members had shown interest of clinching the position across the political divide.[39] Azimio One Kenya Alliance held interviews for prospective running mates, including: Martha Karua, Sabina Chege, Peter Kenneth, Stephen Kipkiyeny Tarus, Governors Ali Hassan Joho, Wycliffe Oparanya, Lee Kinyanjui and Charity Ngilu.[40] Kalonzo Musyoka, Odinga's two-time presidential running mate skipped the interviews.[40] At the Kenya Kwanza camp, several names were rumoured to be possible running mates, namely: Rigathi Gachagua, Kindiki Kithure, Governor Anne Waiguru, Ndindi Nyoro, Justin Muturi and Musalia Mudavadi.[41]