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November 13, 2025
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Why Ruto is chasing Raila's key bastions ahead of 2027

Why Ruto is chasing Raila's key bastions ahead of 2027

President William Ruto has started a scheme to inherit the late ODM leader Raila Odinga’s strongholds in a bid to secure his re-election in 2027...

✨ Key Highlights

Following the death of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, President William Ruto has launched a charm offensive targeting Odinga's traditional strongholds ahead of the 2027 general election.

  • President Ruto is campaigning in regions previously considered Odinga's bastions.
  • Key regions being targeted include Nyanza, Western, the Maa region, and the Coast regions.
  • The initiative began nearly a month after Raila Odinga's passing.

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