[Courtesy, Standard]There are growing murmurs in some Western Kenya counties of being sidelined in the Handshake projects despite overwhelmingly backing ODM leader Raila Odinga in past elections and President Uhuru Kenyatta’s government. During Madaraka Day celebrations, Deputy President William Ruto also commended President Kenyatta for initiating development projects throughout the country. But Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi believes the Western region has not reaped much from the handshake. National Assembly Chief Whip Emanuel Wangwe said it is time the President focused on initiating mega development projects in Western region. Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya, who is also the ODM deputy party leader, said Western has benefited from the handshake.

Source: Standard Digital June 06, 2021 21:00 UTC