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Power brokers Ruto banks on in bid to inherit Raila's constituency

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President William Ruto is received by former Nyatike MP Omondi Anyanga in Migori during the southern Nyanza tour. [Courtesy]

Kisumu, Siaya, Migori and Homa Bay counties are emerging as critical battlegrounds in President William Ruto’s re-election bid in the 2027 General Election.

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