Ruto Begins Five-Day Nyanza Tour Strengthening UDA-ODM Ties - September 2026

President William Ruto has commenced a tour of the Nyanza region, signaling an effort to strengthen ties between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). Delegations from the Nyanza region have converged at Kisumu port in anticipation of President William Ruto's arrival for a crucial leaders' meeting. President Ruto was in Kisumu this past Sunday, attending a church service. At the same time, Kalonzo Musyoka, Eugene Wamalwa, and Justin Muturi have arrived in Hola, intensifying their campaign efforts for opposition unity.