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Inside Ruto's relentless charm offensive to tilt Azimio support

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President William Ruto, DP Rigathi Gachagua, Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga, and COG chairperson Anne Waiguru with other Governors and members of the Cabinet during the second day of Kenya Kwanza retreat in Naivasha on February 20, 2024. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

President William Ruto is gaining ground in his incursions in what has traditionally been opposition strongholds as he intensifies his bid to tilt support in areas where Azimio leader Raila Odinga enjoys significant backing.

As he strategises to maintain the support he enjoyed in Mt Kenya in the 2022 General Election, observers believe he is targeting to consolidate Nyanza and Western to maintain significant nationwide support.

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