Kalonzo takes 2027 campaign to ODM strongholds Migori and Homa Bay
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka starts a two-day "Ukombozi Tour" in Migori on Thursday and moves to Homa Bay on Friday. The Star reports he will lean on his past ties with the late Raila Odinga to win over the region.
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is taking his 2027 presidential bid to Migori and Homa Bay counties, The Star reported. The two-day trip targets voters in long-time ODM strongholds. His party calls it the Ukombozi Tour. The Migori leg starts at noon on Thursday at Ntimaru in Kuria. Kalonzo then moves to Kehancha at 2 pm. The day's main rally is at Posta Grounds in Migori town at 4 pm. On Friday he will visit the Tom Mboya Mausoleum at 9.30 am. He will then hold meetings in Oyugis town at 1 pm and Kendu Bay at 4 pm. "Migori and Homa Bay, are you ready? The Ukombozi Tour is coming! Let's meet on the ground," Kalonzo posted ahead of the trip. Machakos Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi said the tour is part of Kalonzo's countrywide activities before next year's polls. He said Kalonzo would keep championing constitutionalism, the rule of law and the quest for votes. Mwangangi said the opposition must focus on ending bad leadership. He called for a country anchored on accountability, economic opportunities and…
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