CAMPAIGN TRAIL

Azimio heads to Vihiga as Ruto storms Kisii, Nyamira counties

Azimio la Umoja tour is seen as a move to counter Ruto's 4-day tour of Western region.

In Summary

• Azimio campaigns will be spearheaded by ODM deputy party leaders Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya.

• Ruto who will be accompanied by his allies will make at least five stopovers where he will sell his agenda to the locals.

Governor Hassan Joho addressing Siaya residents during Azimio la Umoja rally in the county on February 9, 2022.
Governor Hassan Joho addressing Siaya residents during Azimio la Umoja rally in the county on February 9, 2022.
Image: RAILA ODINGA/TWITTER

ODM leader Raila Odinga's brigade will on Thursday take his Azimio la Umoja gospel to Vihiga County as Deputy President William Ruto will head to Kisii and Nyamira counties to woo voters.

Azimio campaigns will be spearheaded by ODM deputy party leaders Hassan Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya.

The team will pitch camp in Vihiga County in what is seen as a move to counter the Kenya Kwanza alliance that has been crisscrossing the Western region to woo voters to support them ahead of the August 9 general elections.

Azimio's leader Raila Odinga is abroad continuing his 10-day tour.

Deputy President William Ruto will on the other hand tour the two counties of the larger Gusii region.

Ruto, who will be accompanied by his allies, will make at least five stopovers, where he will sell his agenda to the locals.

The DP will addres residents of Ekurubo Getai TTI in North Mugirango, Mabundu Cooperative Society in West Mugirango, Gesima Market in Kitutu Masaba, Ibacho in Nyaribari Masaba and Etago Green Stadium in South Mugirango.

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