UDA storms Kisumu as leaders insist there will be no handshake

Malala's sentiments were echoed by the former Kisumu Governor Jack Ranguma who said there's no need for Ruto to engage the AzImio leader since Ruto has done a handshake with the people of Nyanza.

The event which was meant to popularise UDA in Nyanza region began by visits to various UDA offices in Kisumu county in Kiboswa and Kisumu town before holding a Town Hall meeting at Ahero Multipurpose Hall in Nyando Constituency.

The Malala-led team called on Nyanza leaders to come out in large numbers and register as members of the UDA party ahead of the party's grassroots elections scheduled for August this year.

He also stated that through their registration as UDA members, Nyanza residents will secure their stake in the UDA government and will be able to reap benefits such as employment and development.

"During police or army recruitments, one is usually asked for Form Four certificates among other requirements and then they are told other things will be an added advantage. Now one of the things that would be an added advantage is having a UDA membership card," Malala said.

Leaders who attended the event including former Kisumu Senator Fred Outa expressed optimism that President Ruto will complete the ongoing projects in Nyanza.

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei who also spoke at the event urged Kenyans to remain patient over the raging high cost of living saying the government is already making effort to address it.