Deputy President William Ruto and CORD principals will be in Kisii region today and tomorrow, as the battle for control of perceived swing vote areas in the next General Election takes shape.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Ruto will be in the county in separate functions today, while ODM leader Raila Odinga will campaign for his party’s candidate, Naftali Onkoba, in the Nyacheki ward by-election tomorrow. The by-election is scheduled for Wednesday.
Ruto is expected at a funds drive in Nyabururu Catholic Parish, Kitutu Chache South, while Kalonzo will be hosted by Borabu MP Ben Momanyi and is expected to hold a leaders’ meeting in Kebirigo, Nyamira County.
He will then hold roadside rallies on the Nyamira-Kisii road and in Magombo and Keroka markets.
It is not clear whether Kalonzo will campaign for the Wiper candidate in the by-election, Isaac Mogocha. Momanyi said the Wiper leader will visit the region to meet his supporters.
READ MORE
From Singapore to 6th largest economy, Ruto's old promises to transform Kenya
Why national assets will be sold to fund roads, railway projects
Rising goonism culture is a stark warning from French revolution
Relief on the way? Ruto commits to repairing Nairobi's battered roads
The region has witnessed a flurry of political activity in the recent past, particularly by Ruto, who was there two weeks ago.
The DP will be hosted by Kitutu Chache South MP Richard Onyonka, who has been calling for the community’s unity ahead of the elections.
Kisii Governor James Ongwae confirmed Raila’s trip, saying the CORD leader will be accompanied by other ODM leaders.
“The Kisii community is in ODM to stay. We will vote massively for our party leader,” Ongwae said.
