He emphasised that the ODM party’s decision to support President Ruto’s re-election followed a clear consensus. “As a party, ODM has decided to support Ruto, and there is no further debate about it. He highlighted President Ruto’s role in promoting infrastructural development across the country. Ndhiwa MP Martin Owino urged residents to register for national identity cards and to enroll as voters in large numbers. Homa Bay County Assembly Majority Leader Richard Ogindo urged residents to avoid aligning with the Edwin Sifuna-led ‘Linda Mwananchi’ team.

Source: The Star February 22, 2026 07:53 UTC