Rift ODM supporters set for Raila grand reception

Kenya: ODM supporters and officials in the North Rift are preparing to join their counterparts from other regions in according former Prime Minister Raila Odinga a grand reception when he returns from the US next week.

Raila has been away on a study trip in the US and is expected back on May 31. Meetings have commenced to mobilise supporters who will travel to Nairobi to receive the CORD leader. “We are coordinating officials in Uasin Gishu, Nandi and Elgeyo Marakwet counties so that we receive the former Prime Minister in Nairobi as North Rift team,” said Mr David Songok, the Uasin Gishu ODM chairman.

Songok, who spoke in Eldoret town yesterday, said the party has genuine and strong supporters of the Orange party. “The former Prime Minister has contributed immensely to the social, political and economic development of this country and deserves a grand reception as he returns home,” said Songok.

Wide support

ODM enjoyed wide support in the North Rift region until the fallout between Raila and Deputy President William Ruto. Yesterday, Songok took issue with the Jubilee government for targeting top civil servants from the region for sacking and demanded reinstatement of former NYS Director General Kiplimo Rugut.

 He at the same time claimed that the DP has remained silent as senior public servants from the Rift Valley are shoved from their offices.