Enthusiastic crowd gives Uhuru a warm reception in Kisumu

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto address Ruaka residents on April 15, 2017. The president has denied endorsing Peter Kenneth for Nairobi governor. PHOTO | NMG

What you need to know:

  • An enthusiastic crowd along Oginga Odinga Street stopped the President’s motorcade as it made its way from Kisumu International Airport and demanded he address them.
  • The President underscored the need for democracy and said all Kenyans were at liberty to vote for whoever they wanted.
  • “Kenyans have a right to elect whoever they want. Whether you are a Luo, Kamba or Kikuyu, you are free to vote for the leader you want.