Politics
The United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Party Executive Council members in Homa Bay county have embarked on an aggressive mobilization of the grassroots in the region to support the government.
Led by former Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero, county Party Chairman Kennedy Obuya, and former Rangwe MP Martin Ogindo, the UDA officials said their goal was to marshal the lake region join the government. Dr Kidero said President William Ruto was committed to ensuring every corner of the country develops to the highest possible level.
“President Ruto has brought all Kenyans on board through the broad based government, therefore we should all support his development agenda.” the former Governor said. Speaking during a press briefing in Homa Bay Town on Monday, Dr Kidero said the UDA Party manifesto was the best bet for the countries’ economic transformation.
He said the UDA County Executive Council was fully in support President Ruto’s vision of uniting the country. He said that the party officials have embarked on an aggressive recruitment of new members ahead of 2027 elections. “We target to increase the number of registered members in the county from the current 40 per cent to 60 per cent as we plan to win all elective seats,” the former Nairobi Governor said.
Mr Owidi said UDA officials endorse fully the move by the President to bring on board Raila Odinga’s allies to the cabinet. He said Nyanza region has finally understood the benefits of being in government and the community is not ready to make a mistake of opposing Kenya Kwanza.
“Some of us joined the government earlier but got a lot of criticism. It is now evident that everyone wants to be part of the government,” Mr Owidi said. Mr Ogindo said they have been instructed by the President to unite the country and mobilize the Luo community to join the government.
Mr Silas Jakakimba, a council member, urged the government to ensure development projects proposed by leaders in the county be fast tracked.