Editor's Review

"People of Nyanza, I want you to know that just like other Kenyans, you will be taken care of by the Kenyan government." 

President William Ruto on Friday, October 6 assured Nyanza residents that they will not be discriminated against by the government because of their political affiliations.

Speaking during the thanks-giving ceremony of Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo, Ruto said there are no opposition citizens in the country adding that everyone is a Kenyan.

“For a long time, because of politics, there has been a suggestion that the people of Nyanza belong to the Opposition, I want to make it clear that there are no opposition people in Kenya, everyone is a Kenyan," said President Ruto.

The Head of State vowed to make sure the Nyanza residents receive the same treatment as other Kenyans from other regions.

"People of Nyanza, I want you to know that just like other Kenyans, you will be taken care of by the Kenyan government. No part of Kenya will be discriminated against based on party politics or politics in general. Kenya is one, and we will work for all Kenyans without discrimination,” Ruto stated.

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File image of President William Ruto with Siaya Governor James Orengo.

The President further said opposition politics should end once elections are over adding that the opposition politicians are supposed to criticize and correct the government.

Ruto began his four-day tour to the Nyanza region on Friday and launched development projects in Siaya and Kisumu counties.

The Head of State is also scheduled to engage with the residents of the region, meet farmers, and interact with local leaders.

On Monday, October 9, President Ruto will chair a cabinet meeting at the Kisumu State Lodge in Kisumu County.