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HomeDaily NewsSaturday, September 12, 2026Ruto Undertakes Five-Day Nyanza Political Blitz to Break Raila's Decades-Long Grip - September 2026
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Ruto Undertakes Five-Day Nyanza Political Blitz to Break Raila's Decades-Long Grip - September 2026

President William Ruto is undertaking a five-day political blitz in Nyanza, a region historically dominated by Raila Odinga and his ODM party, in an apparent bid to break the opposition's long-standing political grip. The tour marks a significant political maneuver ahead of the 2027 General Election targeting a region historically aligned with the opposition. During his Kericho County development tour, Ruto urged unregistered voters to register and get voter cards to support his re-election bid in 2027. Separately, President Ruto has taken a swipe at Gideon Moi, accusing him of propping up the opposition while touting his administration's development record ahead of the August 10, 2027 General Election.

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Saturday 2:31 PMNation Politics

Inside Ruto’s Nyanza five-day blitz to break Raila’s decades-long grip

Inside Ruto’s Nyanza five-day blitz to break Raila’s decades-long grip

President William Ruto is undertaking a five-day political blitz in Nyanza, a region historically dominated by Raila Odinga and his ODM party, in an apparent bid to break the opposition's long-standing political grip.

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Key Highlights

President William Ruto is undertaking a five-day political blitz in Nyanza, a region historically dominated by Raila Odinga and his ODM party, in an apparent bid to break the opposition's long-standing political grip.

  • The President's itinerary includes commissioning various development projects such as roads, water and sanitation facilities, markets, a hospital, a stadium, and housing projects.
  • The visit is seen as a strategic political test for President Ruto in a region where he has struggled to gain a significant foothold.
  • The timing of the tour coincides with a political vacuum following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, presenting a potential opportunity for Ruto to make political inroads.
Friday 8:25 PMNation PoliticsFirst

Ruto takes fresh swipe at Gideon Moi as he touts 2027 development record

Ruto takes fresh swipe at Gideon Moi as he touts 2027 development record

President William Ruto has taken a fresh swipe at Gideon Moi, accusing him of propping up the opposition, while touting his administration's development record ahead of the August 10, 2027, General Election.

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Saturday 12:00 AMStandard Politics

Register and turn me into your 'donkey', Ruto tells Kericho voters

Register and turn me into your 'donkey', Ruto tells Kericho voters

President William Ruto, during his Kericho County development tour, urged unregistered voters to register and get voter cards to support his re-election bid in 2027.

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Key Highlights

President William Ruto, during his Kericho County development tour, urged unregistered voters to register and get voter cards to support his re-election bid in 2027.

  • The President made an early campaign appeal to hundreds of thousands of unregistered voters.
  • The key person involved is President William Ruto.
  • The notable detail is that the plea was made on the third day of his development tour in Kericho County.
Friday 10:47 PMNation Politics

Ruto moves to lock perceived Opposition bases

Ruto moves to lock perceived Opposition bases

President William Ruto is embarking on a five-day tour of Nyanza, a region historically aligned with the opposition, initiating a significant political maneuver ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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Key Highlights

President William Ruto is embarking on a five-day tour of Nyanza, a region historically aligned with the opposition, initiating a significant political maneuver ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • The tour involves meeting approximately 10,000 leaders from Kisumu, Siaya, Homa Bay, and Migori counties.
  • Key figures involved include President William Ruto and opposition formations.
  • The visit coincides with opposition activities in Nairobi and Northern Kenya, intensifying the battle for political influence.
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Key Highlights

President William Ruto has taken a fresh swipe at Gideon Moi, accusing him of propping up the opposition, while touting his administration's development record ahead of the August 10, 2027, General Election.

  • President Ruto claims he has largely delivered on his 2022 development promises.
  • He singled out Gideon Moi for criticism, suggesting the former senator's actions keep the opposition relevant.
  • The President highlighted achievements including job creation (680,000 foreign jobs, 300,000 digital jobs) and economic stabilization in Kericho and Bomet counties.