Leaders from Western Kenya have officially declared their support for President William Ruto's re-election bid in 2027, prioritizing the presidency over individual elective seats.

• The unified stance was announced following a consultation meeting in Kisumu.
• Key figures present included Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, who represented over 22 elected and nominated leaders.
• The leaders' strategy is to focus on securing the presidency as a bloc, while individual politicians will campaign independently for their respective seats.