{"id":11988,"date":"2026-03-29T17:29:56","date_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:29:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11988"},"modified":"2026-03-29T17:29:56","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T14:29:56","slug":"rutos-2027-re-election-bid-picks-%f0%9d%90%8c%f0%9d%90%a8%f0%9d%90%a6%f0%9d%90%9e%f0%9d%90%a7%f0%9d%90%ad%f0%9d%90%ae%f0%9d%90%a6-as-lusaka-leads-vote-hunting-campaign-%f0%9d%90%a2%f0%9d%90%a7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/?p=11988","title":{"rendered":"Ruto&#8217;s 2027 Re-election Bid Picks \ud835\udc0c\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2e\ud835\udc26 As Lusaka Leads Vote Hunting Campaign \ud835\udc22\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc13\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc0d\ud835\udc33\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1a"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Governor Kenneth Lusaka has rallied residents of Trans Nzoia County to support President William Ruto\u2019s re-election in 2027, citing ongoing and planned development projects as a foundation for accelerated growth in the Western region.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking during Palm Sunday service at St. Agnes Chebarus Catholic Church in Cherengany,Trans Nzoia County, Lusaka urged the county to align with the national government to fully benefit from the President\u2019s transformative agenda.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11986\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11986\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11986\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0028-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0028-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0028-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0028-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0028-1536x1023.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0028-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0028-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0028-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0028.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11986\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Reelection team in Trans Nzoia County<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The governor highlighted key infrastructure projects including the Rironi\u2013Mau Summit\u2013Malaba dual carriageway, the Standard Gauge Railway line passing through Naivasha &#8211; Kisumu -Vihiga- Kakamega -Bungoma (Mianga in Bumula) and Busia (Malaba), expanded road networks, and the affordable housing programme.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese projects demonstrate the President\u2019s commitment to opening up the Western region and delivering on his promises. A second term will ensure full realization of this development agenda,\u201d Lusaka said.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_11987\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11987\" style=\"width: 200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-11987\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0029-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0029-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0029-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0029-768x1153.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0029-1023x1536.jpg 1023w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0029-280x420.jpg 280w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0029-696x1045.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0029.jpg 1066w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-11987\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Lusaka emphasized the need for unity among leaders across the region, calling for closer collaboration to enhance development outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a region, we must work together and speak with one voice. Trans Nzoia must not be left behind; it should actively collaborate with the national government and neighbouring counties to optimize development,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>The governor, who serves as President Ruto\u2019s Western region 2027 re-election coordinator, dismissed the opposition as lacking a clear strategy to unseat the incumbent, urging the region to organize early and strengthen its bargaining power ahead of the 2027 General Election. He maintained that supporting President Ruto\u2019s re-election would guarantee sustained development and economic progress.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-11985\" src=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027-1536x1022.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027-631x420.jpg 631w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027-696x463.jpg 696w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027-1068x711.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027-1920x1278.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/horizonnews.co.ke\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/IMG-20260329-WA0027.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The service was attended by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula, presidential aide Farouk Kibet, and hosted by Susan Nakhumicha, alongside other leaders. The leaders jointly contributed funds towards the expansion of the church project.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; Governor Kenneth Lusaka has rallied residents of Trans Nzoia County to support President William Ruto\u2019s re-election in 2027, citing ongoing and planned development projects as a foundation for accelerated growth in the Western region. 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