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William Ruto storms Raila Odinga's stronghold with bag of goodies

CS Eliud Owalo (left), Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyongo and President William Ruto at Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, Laikipia County, in January 2023. [PCS]

Nyanza residents are upbeat as President William Ruto begins a two-day working tour of the region expected to turn around the economic fortunes.

Although perceived as ODM leader Raila Odinga's turf, Ruto is keen to win over the support of residents going by Cabinet appointments and development projects lined up for the region.

And while the president will be unveiling a number of projects, residents are optimistic that he will consider the completion of the multi-billion Handshake projects started by his predecessor-former President Uhuru Kenyatta that are at risk of becoming white elephants. This is the President's second visit to the region since he was elected to office in August last year. He visited Homa Bay in October last year and promised to complete projects and revive key sectors.