SUCCESSION POLITICS

Raila storms Kisii, Nyamira as he steps up campaigns ahead of polls

He will be making his fifth stab at the country's top job.

In Summary

• Raila has for years enjoyed greater support from the region that is largely seen as a swing vote.

• Under that tag, Azimio Mtaani, Raila is expected to tour at least nine counties.

ODM leader Raila Odinga addressing residents of Nakuru on March 2, 2022. He was flanked by Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui, Senator Ledama Olekina and MP Kanini Kega among others.
ODM leader Raila Odinga addressing residents of Nakuru on March 2, 2022. He was flanked by Nakuru Governor Lee Kinyanjui, Senator Ledama Olekina and MP Kanini Kega among others.
Image: RAILA ODINGA/TWITTER

ODM leader Raila Odinga will on Thursday take his campaigns to Kisii and Nyamira counties.

The former Prime Minister is expected to sell his Azimio la Umoja gospel to residents of the two Gusii region counties, as he seeks their support for the country's top job.

Raila has for years enjoyed greater support from the region that is largely seen as a swing vote.

His tour of the counties comes a day after he went on a charm offensive of Nakuru County.

Under that tag, Azimio Mtaani, Raila is expected to tour at least nine counties in a campaign program that will end with an Azimio Delegates Conference on March 12 in Nairobi.

Raila will be making his fifth stab at the country's top job.

Deputy President William Ruto continues with his tour of the United States.

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