Ruto Woos Western Kenya Voters, Raising Stakes in Battle for Control of Region Against ODM in Run Up to 2027
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President Ruto leads top Kenya Kwanza leaders in bid to flip Western Kenya, an ODM stronghold, ahead of 2027 polls. Using two Teso constituencies as entry point into Busia county.
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Battle underway between Ruto and Raila to control Western vote. Puts Governor Otuoma in delicate position balancing county needs and party loyalty.
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ODM party worried about losing ground in Busia, wants leadership changes in county assembly to guard against "infiltration".
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Ruto strategically targeting Teso community, seen as more united vote compared to Luhyas. Using promised new Teso county as negotiating tool.
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Speakers Lusaka argues Governor Otuoma should ally with ruling coalition to access development resources rather than stay in "miserable" opposition.