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How Western governors are crafting campaign plan for Ruto's re-election

From left: Western region governors Fernandes Barasa, Paul Otuoma, Kenneth Lusaka and Wilbur Ottichilo, address a press briefing in Kakamega, on January 14, 2026.  [Benard Lusigi, Standard]

Four Western region governors have kicked off a grassroots campaign for President William Ruto’s re-election.

Kakamega's Fernandes Barasa, Paul Otuoma of Busia, Wilbur Ottichilo (Vihiga) and Kenneth Lusaka of Bungoma said they have started a series of grassroots meetings to consolidate support for Ruto and unite the region to speak in one voice and have bargaining power ahead of the 2027 polls.

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