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Ruto intensifies charm offensive in Kisii, Nyamira

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President William Ruto with Gusii leaders at Nyamasege in Bomachoge Chache in Kisii County on August 25, 2023. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

President William Ruto has intensified his charm offensive to sway Gusii residents to back his administration and strengthen his grassroots support in the region.

This happens as the president and his allies seek to bank on a series of political turns that appear to embolden his forays in the region where ODM leader Raila Odinga enjoys a lot of support.

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