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Nyanza opens up to Ruto, awaits for project windfall

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President William Ruto launches the Kegonga cluster water project at Kegonga, Kuria East Sub-County, Migori County during his day one visit to Nyanza region. [Anne Atieno, Standard]

President William Ruto received a warm welcome yesterday in Migori and Kisumu, strongholds of Opposition leader Raila Odinga, as he began a four-day tour of the region.

Ruto's visit sparked speculation about potential future support from the region or even a political alliance ahead of the 2027 General Election. The President suggested he might return to explore these possibilities further.

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