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President returns to woo Western amid 'raw deal' murmurs

President William Ruto and deputy Rigathi Gachagua with Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka during a past event. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

President William Ruto is already trying to wrestle regions that traditionally vote for Azimio leader Raila Odinga to his side.

Today, the President will tour Western Kenya in what political pundits view as an attempt to silence murmurs that he had given the Mulembe nation a raw deal when it comes to bringing development projects and government appointments to the region.

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