Azimio leader Raila Odinga visited Meru County on Saturday, held a live interview with a radio station, and explained why he toured the region.
However, when asked about the agenda of his trip, Raila distanced it from politics, saying it was more of a social tour.
He also said his visit aimed at wishing Meru residents good luck during the year 2024 and ''say a happy new year.''
"I am here courtesy of an invitation by my long-time friend Zablon Mathenge; we have come a long way with him,'' Raila said.
The ODM boss explained that Mathenge had invited him last year to be the chief guest at the reception ceremony for his daughter, who had graduated from university.
"But for reasons beyond my control, I was not able to attend the ceremony, but I promised him that I would come at the beginning of this year,'' Raila said in an interview with Mwariama FM in Meru.