KISUMU, Kenya Sep 8 – Leaders from Western Kenya have declared their support for President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027, saying their immediate political priority is to secure the presidency rather than coordinate campaigns for individual elective seats.

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The leaders met in Kisumu on Monday for consultations on the region’s political position, development priorities and interests ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Wycliffe Oparanya said more than 22 elected and nominated leaders attended the meeting, while five others sent apologies after being unable to attend because they were outside the country on official duties.

Oparanya said the meeting marked the beginning of regular consultations among leaders from the region as they assess the political landscape and determine how best to advance Western Kenya’s interests.

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“We have organized this meeting mainly to look at the current political situation, to look at the development agenda of the region,” Oparanya said.

The CS said the meeting would also examine challenges affecting the cooperatives sector, including coffee production and other matters under his ministry.

Oparanya said the leaders had agreed that supporting Ruto’s bid for a second term would be their main political focus ahead of the 2027 polls.

“And all people you see here, all leaders you see here, they are campaigning for His Excellency the President for two terms,” he said.

He further stated that the leaders were united behind Ruto’s re-election bid.

“These leaders are fully behind His Excellency William Ruto for his re-election,” Oparanya said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya