
Political leaders aligned with Kenya's government are intensifying efforts to secure President William Ruto's re-election in the 2027 General Election, according to Business Today. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi held a meeting in Kisumu focused on election preparations, strengthening political organisation, and ensuring credible party nominations. Mudavadi is said to be confident about the push, with government-allied leaders doing much of the groundwork as early mobilisation for the 2027 vote gains momentum.
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