As the ODM leader Raila Odinga is widely supported as the country's next president, Nyanza residents have been standing by him. However, given where the ODM opposition is in its battle with President Ruto's administration, the presence of parliamentarians from Azimio can be seen as a betrayal of Raila. On October 2, 2022, the day after his inauguration, President Ruto travelled to Homa Bay to attend a prayer meeting at the AIC Church. Ruto returned to Homa Bay in January to begin the construction of affordable houses. In order to boost the county's economy, they requested that inhabitants of Homa Bay refrain from taking part in street protests.

Source: The Star July 11, 2023 19:57 UTC