Ruto hosts dinner for Nyamira, Kisii leaders at Kisii State Lodge

Opposition leaders from Kisii and Nyamira vowed not to participate in the maandamano.

In Summary
  • Those from Opposition also vowed to support the Kenya Kwanza government and said they will not participate in the maandamano.
  • Sources confirmed to the Star that the leaders engaged in development talks and pledged support for government projects.
Kisii Nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri greeting President William Ruto during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Kisii Nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri greeting President William Ruto during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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It was another rare occasion where the opposition and government dined together.

President of Kenya William Ruto on Thursday evening hosted a dinner at the Kisii State Lodge which was attended by leaders from Kenya Kwanza and Azimio la Umoja coalitions.

 
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The leaders present included Kisii Governor Simba Arati, his Nyamira counterpart from Amos Nyaribo, Education CS Ezekiel Machgu, and Interior CAS Millicent Omanga among others.

Sources confirmed to the Star that the leaders engaged in development talks and pledged support for government projects.

Those from Opposition also vowed to support the Kenya Kwanza government and said they will not participate in the maandamano.

This is the President's first official visit to the region since he became the Head of State.

President William Ruto speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
President William Ruto speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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Education CS Ezekiel Machogu speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Education CS Ezekiel Machogu speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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President William Ruto during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
President William Ruto during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Kisii Governor Simba Arati speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Kisii Governor Simba Arati speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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Leaders from Kisii during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Leaders from Kisii during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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Former Kisii Governor James Ongwae during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Former Kisii Governor James Ongwae during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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Leaders from Kisii during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Leaders from Kisii during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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Kisii Governor Simba Arati speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Kisii Governor Simba Arati speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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Leaders from Kisii during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Leaders from Kisii during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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Kisii Nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Kisii Nominated Senator Essy Okenyuri during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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Leaders from Kisii during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
Leaders from Kisii during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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President William Ruto speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
President William Ruto speaking during a dinner at Kisii State House Lodge on March 23, 2023
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