Raila Odinga's presidential campaign got a boost in the
North Rift region after a section of sitting and former MPs formally announced
their support for NASA and launched a caravan to popularise its manifesto.
North Rift leaders launch NASA campaign caravan in Eldoret
Raila Odinga's presidential campaign got a boost in the
North Rift region after a section of sitting and former MPs formally announced
their support for NASA and launched a caravan to popularise its manifesto.
The leaders, including former close allies of Deputy
President William Ruto, declared in Eldoret, Monday, that they would intensify
NASA campaigns in the region.
Led by former Ruto ally and JP director who was also URP
Chief Executive Officer David Koech, the leaders said they would change
the political narrative in the region to ensure NASA triumphs in the August
polls.
"It is only in the agenda of NASA manifesto that
challenges facing farmers in the North Rift and other issues facing the
ordinary Kenyans will be addressed. Our opponents in JP have dismissed this
manifesto, yet it comes with solutions faced by citizens at the grassroots
level," said Koech, who is also a former Mosop MP.
The leaders, who vowed to dislodge JP from power and ensure
victory for Raila, included MP for Chesumei Elijah Lagat, former Kenyan
Ambassador to Australia and MP for Emgwen Stephen Tarus, former Cabinet
Minister John Cheruiyot (Aldai), former MPs Joseph Misoi (Eldoret South), David
Sudi (Marakwet West), Jesse Maiz (Eldoret South), Francis Mutwol (Marakwet
West), ODM devolution secretary Kipkorir Menjo, Songok and Isaac Letting; the
latter are ODM candidates for Turbo and Nandi Hills respectively, among others.
"The official launch of the NASA presidential caravan
will market the coalition's manifesto that clearly brings hope to all Kenyans.
We urge residents to embrace change and vote for Raila who will transform the
economy," added Koech, who read the resolutions.
