A recent meeting at State House, Nairobi, between President William Ruto and Siaya Governor James Orengo resulted in commitments for multi-billion-shilling investments, highlighting the entrenched political patronage in Kenya.

• Investment pledges were made amounting to **multi-billion-shilling** projects.
• The meeting involved key political figures, including Senator Oburu Oginga.
• This situation underscores the issue of **marginalisation** faced by regions whose leaders oppose the president, contrasting with regions allied to the incumbent benefiting from state resources.