Ruto Campaigns in Kitui While Hassan Backs DCP Unity Call - August 2026

Campaigns in Kitui are intensifying as Kenya Kwanza lawmakers rally support for President William Ruto in a region historically considered opposition territory. During a tour of the South Rift region, President Ruto defended his foreign trips, asserting they boost tourism and investment, while political rivals also vied for influence in the area ahead of the 2027 General Election. Meanwhile, Kamukunji MP Yusuf Hassan has publicly endorsed a call for change, urging Kenyans to shun divisive forces as the nation looks towards the 2027 general election.