President William Ruto has arrived in Kakamega for Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya's homecoming ceremony.
The President was accompanied by various leaders from the area and other counties.
He was warmly welcomed to grace Oparanya's ceremony.
Some of the leaders present were Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa and former CS Moses Kuria, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro among others.
The President arrived and was directed to his sitting position where he greeted the leaders present.
The event is being held at Emabole grounds in Butere, Kakamega.
On Friday, Oparanya said that they are expecting about 7,000 people to attend the event.
“There will be enough food for everyone. I have been given so many bulls until I said enough. I have been given over 30 bulls for slaughter,” he said.
After the ceremony, Ruto and some guests will be received at the home of the CS.
He said there will be just about 200 people at his home, as per the directives from State House.
“As you are all aware, when a President goes to a place, security is tightened. Those who will be at Emabole Primary School will not all be allowed at this home for the reception,” he said.
The CS added that those who will be allowed at his home will be notified in advance.
“Those who will come to the home will be required to have a card to get in. That is the arrangement,” he explained.
Oparanya, the ex-ODM deputy party leader was appointed by Ruto early this month alongside three other opposition leaders to join the broad
