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Excitement as Ruto plans tour of Raila’s backyard

ODM Kisumu county chairman Ayiecho Olweny (center) addresses the press yesterday. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

There is anxiety over Deputy President William Ruto’s tour of Kisumu this week, a region perceived to be political bedrock of his rival Raila Odinga.

Yesterday, a group involved in planning the visit said it had started mobilising support for Ruto in the region.

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