Business on Kisumu's Oginga Odinga Street came to a stand still on Tuesday as residents lined up, eagerly waiting for President Uhuru Kenyatta. Uhuru toured the county to preside over the 58th Kenya National Drama Festival at Kisumu State Lodge. Others noted Uhuru rarely goes to the lakeside; he last visited Kisumu, a stronghold of Opposition Chief Raila Odinga, in February 2016. /PSCUWandayi says Kisumu visit pointlessODM's political affairs secretary laughed off the President's visit terming it belated and non-beneficial. President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses residents in Kisumu town upon arrival for the 58th edition of the National Drama Festivals State Concert at Kisumu State Lodge.

Source: The Star April 18, 2017 13:41 UTC