The president’s three-day visit, which included major launches in Kisumu and Bondo, was intended to showcase the government’s development agenda.
Key among the projects was the proposed extension of the standard gauge railway, alongside the unveiling of a community digital hub aimed at boosting innovation and connectivity in the region.
However, the visit quickly turned into a political showdown. James Orengo and Babu Owino led a strong countermobilization under the “Linda Mwananchi” banner, framing the president’s tour as a calculated political move to weaken the opposition’s traditional stronghold.
Tensions escalated further following the arrest of several aides linked to Governor Orengo, including members of his security team, just hours before the president’s arrival.
However, the visit quickly turned into a political showdown. James Orengo and Babu Owino led a strong countermobilization under the “Linda Mwananchi” banner, framing the president’s tour as a calculated political move to weaken the opposition’s traditional stronghold.
Tensions escalated further following the arrest of several aides linked to Governor Orengo, including members of his security team, just hours before the president’s arrival.
Orengo strongly condemned the arrests, terming them politically motivated and accusing state agencies of attempting to intimidate dissenting voices in the region.
In a bold political statement, the governor skipped key presidential events in his own county, signaling discontent and sending a clear message about the need to protect constitutional freedoms and the independence of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
In a bold political statement, the governor skipped key presidential events in his own county, signaling discontent and sending a clear message about the need to protect constitutional freedoms and the independence of Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
His move underscored the growing unease within sections of the party over perceived alignment with the ruling administration.
Meanwhile, Babu Owino used the moment to rally young voters, particularly Gen Z and millennials, urging them to resist what he described as a betrayal of the people’s interests.
Meanwhile, Babu Owino used the moment to rally young voters, particularly Gen Z and millennials, urging them to resist what he described as a betrayal of the people’s interests.
In a series of fiery remarks, the MP criticized the tone of national leadership, warning that confrontational politics could deepen divisions across the country.
Amid the divisions, some leaders such as Oburu Oginga have taken a more cooperative approach, arguing that engagement with the national government is necessary to secure development projects for the region.
Attention is now shifting to the upcoming People’s National Delegates Convention scheduled for March 27, which is expected to provide a platform for leaders opposed to closer ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance.
Amid the divisions, some leaders such as Oburu Oginga have taken a more cooperative approach, arguing that engagement with the national government is necessary to secure development projects for the region.
Attention is now shifting to the upcoming People’s National Delegates Convention scheduled for March 27, which is expected to provide a platform for leaders opposed to closer ties with the ruling United Democratic Alliance.
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