President William Ruto is intensifying his campaign to gain influence in Raila Odinga's Nyanza region, despite some local leaders advocating for clear development-focused terms of engagement. This push follows Ruto's ceremonial crowning as a Luo elder in Migori County.

• President William Ruto was crowned as a Luo elder at the Thimlich Ohinga historic site in Migori County on December 17, 2025.
• The efforts are aimed at conquering the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga’s Nyanza backyard.
• Some voices are calling for elaborate terms of engagement anchored on development for the region.