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May 24, 2026

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Ruto plots to inherit Raila Coast votes as he tours region

Joho has emerged as Ruto’s chief campaigner in the region, publicly declaring that the Coast is locked...

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President William Ruto is undertaking a strategic tour of the Coast region aimed at consolidating political support and potentially inheriting votes from supporters of the late ODM leader Raila Odinga for the 2027 re-election bid.

The President has garnered support from elected leaders across multiple political parties, including ODM, UDA, and PAA, who have pledged to rally behind his re-election campaign.
Key figures like former Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho are emerging as central to uniting Coast leaders under a new political cooperation, signaling a shift in regional politics.
During his tour, President Ruto launched and laid foundation stones for various development projects, including modern markets and last-mile electricity connections, promising significant benefits to the region.

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