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Ruto pays tribute to Raila, vows to carry forward his legacy

Ruto pays tribute to Raila, vows to carry forward his legacy

President William Ruto has paid tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Kisumu, pledging to preserve and advance the political and development legacy of the former ODM leader whose influence was deeply rooted in the region. Speaking during a church service in Ki..

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President William Ruto has paid tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Kisumu, vowing to preserve and advance his political and development legacy.

  • The President emphasized Raila Odinga's nationalist vision, stating his legacy should inform Kenya’s future development.
  • Ruto highlighted progress in the Standard Gauge Railway and the affordable housing programme as areas reflecting Odinga's vision.
  • He stressed that Raila Odinga's ideals should be carried forward collectively, cautioning against attempts to replace him.

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Ruto Pays Tribute to Raila, Vows to Carry Forward His Legacy - September 2026

President William Ruto paid tribute to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga in Kisumu, vowing to preserve and advance his political and development legacy. At the same event in Kisumu, Suba North Member of Parliament Millie Odhiambo was heckled by a hostile crowd during the president's attendance. Separately, President Ruto stated that no foreign national in Kenya should be harmed, reinforcing his directive from the previous week and emphasizing that all individuals must be treated equally under the law. The president also declared Kenya open for foreign business and investment, urging citizens against taking matters into their own hands.

MP Heckled in Front of Ruto in Dramatic Scenes
MP Heckled in Front of Ruto in Dramatic Scenes

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Ruto: No foreign national should be harmed in Kenya
Ruto: No foreign national should be harmed in Kenya

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Ruto: Kenya iko wazi kwa wageni wanaotaka kufanya biashara
Ruto: Kenya iko wazi kwa wageni wanaotaka kufanya biashara

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