Nyanza leaders close ranks behind Ruto, dismiss opposition calls
Nyanza region leaders have publicly endorsed President William Ruto's re-election bid, signaling a shift in political alignment for the ODM party. Leaders argued that working with the government is essential for regional development, dismissing the necessity of perpetual opposition.
Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi addresses mourners at the burial ceremony of his brother Daniel Wandayi, Friday, July 17, 2026 Senior leaders from Nyanza on Sunday mounted one of their strongest political endorsements yet of President William Ruto's re-election bid. They restated they will stand by the broad-based government and urged the region to rally behind the President in the general election. ODM leader Oburu Oginga, Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi, Treasury CS John Mbadi, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, Interior PS Raymond Omollo and Suna East MP Junet Mohamed made the call.
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