It has come to light that Nyanza is getting ready for a political clash this coming weekend. This comes as President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza and the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya Coalition, led by Raila Odinga, finalize their plans for two separate rallies in the midst of heightened political tension in the region. https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/nyanza/article/2001477184/showdown-looms-in-nyanza-as-ruto-and-azimio-to-tour-regionOn Saturday, President Ruto will be in Homa Bay for the homecoming ceremony of Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo, while Azimio la Umoja is organizing a large protest in Kisumu East. This is a notable turnaround from President Ruto's previous visit to the region in January, when senior members of Odinga's camp welcomed the president, including Governors Gladys Wanga (Homa Bay) and James Orengo (Siaya). Samuel Atandi, a member of parliament for Alego-Usonga who is organising demonstrations against the government in Bondo town, has described Ruto's visit as a "personal affair."

Source: Standard Digital July 14, 2023 06:24 UTC