Mudavadi, Oparanya lead Ruto's re-election push at Labour Day rally
Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga shifted from workers’ issues to political mobilisation as Mudavadi, Oparanya and allies openly rallied support for President..
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The 61st Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County were dominated by political endorsements for President William Ruto's re-election bid, shifting focus from workers' rights to early succession politics.
- Key figures Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya urged residents to support President Ruto's second term.
- Mudavadi emphasized the importance of voter registration to enhance the region's political influence and called for peaceful elections.
- Oparanya highlighted the perceived economic stability and ongoing development projects under the Kenya Kwanza administration as reasons for continued support.
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Atwoli Turns Labour Day Celebrations Into Political Rally for Ruto - May 2026
COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli used the 2026 Labour Day celebrations at Friends School Chavakali to lead 'tutam' chants, asserting Kenya's strength and progress. The 61st Labour Day celebrations in Vihiga County were dominated by political endorsements for President William Ruto's re-election bid, shifting focus from workers' rights to early succession politics. Meanwhile, COTU Secretary-General Francis Atwoli is urging the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to stop premature political rallies, warning that ongoing political escalations could lead to unrest that disproportionately harms workers. Separately, President William Ruto has conducted 38 trips to Nyanza region since July 2024, significantly altering the political landscape and fostering cooperation with ODM leaders, particularly in Homa Bay.
