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Battle for Western votes hots up as rivals hit the ground

ODM party leader Raila Odinga and Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya motorcade arrive at Bikhungu stadium during Azimio la Umoja meeting on December 31, 2021. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

The Western Kenya region resembled a battlefield yesterday as troops allied to the three leading formations crisscrossed the region, wooing its 2.6 million voters to back their respective presidential aspirants.

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