Wandayi leads push to expand Ruto’s Nyanza support base

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Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi led the charge on Sunday, calling on Siaya residents to increase voter registration and rally behind the President, while warning politicians seeking elective positions in the county that their political fortunes would be tied to their contribution towards growing the electorate.

The mobilisation signals an increasingly aggressive attempt by President Ruto’s allies to penetrate one of the traditional opposition strongholds, with the President’s development record and the size of Siaya’s voter population emerging as key weapons in the campaign.

Wandayi, a former opposition politician and Siaya political heavyweight, told residents that the county could only secure a stronger voice in national affairs by increasing its voting numbers.

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“We must understand that going forward, our population and the number of votes we have will determine whether, as the people of Siaya, we have a seat at the national decision-making table,” he said.

The CS spoke during a thanksgiving service for the AIC Tieng’o Church Sanctuary at Ruma Secondary School in Rarieda, where a sizeable contingent of senior government officials joined the campaign for Ruto’s second term.

Wandayi directly linked voter registration to the presidential contest, urging residents to ensure they are registered ahead of the 2027 General Election.

“That voter registration will help us contribute to the victory in the presidential race,” he said.

He also issued a warning to politicians seeking elective positions in Siaya, saying they would have to demonstrate their commitment to expanding the electorate before seeking residents’ support.

“There will be no free lunch. If you want us to support you for elective position in this county, first and foremost, you must demonstrate that you are contributing actively towards voter registration,” he said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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