Beyond politics, Ruto and Raila share a fish meal

The two leaders, long-time political rivals, were captured laughing and dining together.

by AMUNGA OBANDA

News30 May 2025 - 19:02

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This drew attention from locals and reigniting speculation over the broad-based government.
The president had earlier handed over the market to fish traders.

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*President William Ruto enjoys fish in Homa Bay during his tour of the region on May 30, 2025/PCS*

President William Ruto on Thursday made a stop at the newly constructed Homa Bay Modern Market, where he shared a fish meal with ODM leader Raila Odinga in a rare public show of unity.

The two leaders, long-time political rivals, were captured laughing and dining together, drawing attention from locals and reigniting speculation over the broad-based government.

The President had earlier handed over the market to fish traders, which is designed to offer a clean, organised, and dignified space for fish handling and trading.

It is expected to benefit more than 2,000 fishmongers in the county and its environs.

A crucial feature of the market is its cold room storage facilities.

President William Ruto and ODM party leader Raila Odinga enjoying a meal at Homa Bay modern fish market on May 30, 2025/PCS

President William Ruto, ODM party leader Raila Odinga, Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga, among other leaders during the opening of the Modern Homa Bay fish market on May 30, 2025/PCS