Uhuru addresses whistle-stop rallies in Homabay during impromptu visits
By Substone Osoro, January 12, 2022
President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked Kenyans to remain united ahead of the highly contested presidential race to see his deputy William Ruto and his foe-turned-ally Raila Odinga face off.
Uhuru, addressing a crowd at a whistle-stop rally in Homabay county, beseeched locals to embrace peace and tranquillity as the nation heads to a season of high octane politics.
“We want a peaceful environment and a united country in this year of elections. That is the spirit of the handshake that will enable us to embark on the journey we envisaged as a united nation. I will soon make another trip to this region with Raila Odinga for a meet-the-people tour,” he said.
President Uhuru Kenyatta made an impromptu visit to Kisumu Port to inspect the ongoing construction of a modern shipyard by the military personnel.
The Head of State was accompanied by Chief of General Staff Robert Kibochi and was shown around and updated on the construction status.