Western leaders face political hurdles in bid to mobilise support for Ruto
Efforts by a section of Western leaders to rally support for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid are facing headwinds amid political realignments and ODM wrangles...
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Leaders in Western Kenya supporting President William Ruto are encountering significant political challenges in their efforts to mobilize support for his 2027 re-election campaign.
- Efforts are hindered by political realignments, internal ODM wrangles, and resident dissatisfaction over unfulfilled government promises.
- Key figures involved include President William Ruto and Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, who has blamed ODM leadership.
- The political landscape in the Western and Nyanza regions is shifting, impacting the consolidation of support for Ruto in traditionally opposition strongholds.
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