Waiguru, ODM leaders rally Kisii community behind Ruto’s re-election bid

Waiguru, ODM leaders rally Kisii community behind Ruto’s re-election bid

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto re-election, citing his development record and commitment to equitable distribution of resources.

Riding on “Usawa Ni Sawa” Mantra, Waiguru said President Ruto had prioritized development and improving the lives of Kenyans across different regions without favoritism.

Speaking in Kisii County where together with Governors; Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Simba Arati (Kisii), Abdulswamad Nassir (Mombasa) and Fernandes Barasa (Kakamega) together with Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho among other leaders, accompanied the President on his tour of the region, the Governor asked the Kisii community to join other Kenyans in supporting Ruto’s re-election because of his development track record.

Waiguru accused the opposition of trying to balkanize the country through hate campaigns and belittling of some communities based on their voting numbers. She urged Kisii community to reject attempts by the opposition to use their votes to boost their political numbers for purpose of winning the 2027 election.

“The opposition, led by tribalism, claims that Kisii only have votes to help fill their basket, and that is wrong. We as people of Mt Kenya love and live among everyone and other communities, and thus we will stay in the broad-based government,” she said.

The outgoing governor said Mt Kenya remained firmly in government and would continue supporting the President because…

In brief

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto re-election, citing his development record and commitment to equitable distribution of resources. Speaking in Kisii County where together with Governors; Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay), Simba Arati (Kisii), Abdulswamad Nassir (Mombasa) and Fernandes Barasa (Kakamega) together with Cabinet Secretary Hassan Joho among other leaders, accompanied the President on his tour of the region, the Governor asked the Kisii community to join other Kenyans in supporting Ruto’s re-election because of his development track record.

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