As things stand, Ruto appears to be banking heavily on three regions ahead of the August 2027 election: Kalenjin Rift, North Eastern and Luo Nyanza. He knows that much of the rest of the country is heavily leaning towards WANTAM.
That is why the battle for Luo Nyanza is becoming so critical for him. Sifunaβs growing appeal in the region presents a real political challenge, and the regime wants to make it difficult for Linda Mwananchi to campaign there. The level of brutal force and violence we witnessed on Sunday cannot be separated from that political reality.
But if the reception we saw afterwards is anything to go by, that strategy may not work. From Homa Bay all the way to Kisumu, people lined up along matatu stages, waving at us and shouting WANTAM as our convoy passed.
Edwin Sifuna is an idea whose time has come. Not even use of violence will stop him.
Good morning Kenyans . I am touched by the outpouring of messages of encouragement and solidarity following the tragic incident on Sunday in Homa Bay as we were attacked by the goons sponsored by the political leaders . I am getting better and so are my two aides one whose leg has since been amputated and the other nursing serious head injuries . I lost my car which was burnt down . I am strong willed and grateful to God for saving my life . @LindaMwananchi_@NCIC_Kenya@NPSOfficial_KE@ODPP_KE@thekhrc
Sasa hivi ukitembea Ol Kalou ni misalaba mipya ya vijana waliojipata kwenye mtego wa wanaume waliokuwa wamejificha nyuso.
NTV yafichua maovu yaliyotekelezwa na wahuni waliolindwa na polisi wakiwakimbiza wapiga kura hadi majumbani mwao, kuwapiga risasi na hata kuwaua.
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