Ruto dangles goodies in Western as ODM fronts Oparanya for DP
Ruto promises residents that Western Kenya will not be left behind in development...
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President William Ruto courted the Western vote with promises of significant development projects, while allies of his government and opposition figures declared Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya as the preferred candidate for Deputy President in the 2027 General Election.
- President Ruto announced multi-billion-shilling infrastructure investments in Western Kenya, including road construction and expansion of electricity connectivity, with Sh5 billion allocated for roads in Busia County.
- Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya was endorsed by key ODM and UDA leaders as the region's choice for Deputy President, a sentiment echoed by local MPs.
- National Assembly Leader of Minority Junet Mohamed dismissed calls for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna to lead Western Kenya, stating Oparanya is the most senior political figure and expressing confidence in the decision to work with President Ruto's government.
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Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has emerged as a significant political figure following a recent tour of the vote-rich Western region, sparking debate about a potential Raila Odinga successor. His tour was largely free of the disruptions seen at other opposition gatherings, raising questions about political violence affecting other opposition events. Western Kenya has become a key battleground for the 2027 presidential election, with both President William Ruto and the opposition launching early campaigns to secure the region's vote comprising 2.92 million registered voters. Sifuna was endorsed as the 2027 Luhya community presidential flag-bearer, while President William Ruto courted the Western vote with promises of significant development projects.
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