Ruto Promises to Try Fulfilling Teso Calls for New County, But Says Constitutional Change Required
- President Ruto responds to request for new Teso County, says "What you are asking me is hard but I will try my best"
- Creation of a new county requires constitutional amendment
- Ruto tells residents to vote for him if they want him to keep working for them
- Teso leaders state the community is marginalized in Busia County in terms of opportunities and development
- Teso community makes up 34.3% of Busia County's population but holds little political power at county level