Allies of deputy president William Ruto are struggling to find answers why Raila Odinga’s rallies attracts mammoth crowds even in areas where his rivals are said to enjoy massive support.
It all started in late September when Raila was mobbed by thousands during his rallies in different towns in Nyeri, Murang’a and Kiambu counties.
Raila caused political earthquake during his tour of mount Kenya send Ruto’s allies from the region into a panic mode.
The DP allies from mount Kenya had been perpetrating Railaphobia and creating the notion that the former Prime Minister is not welcomed in the region.
On Wednesday October 13th, Raila once again brought Nairobi to a standstill when he traversed the capital to urge residents to register as voters.
Asante Kanairo!
Tuchukueni kura. Tupange vitu.#RegisterToVoteNow pic.twitter.com/xuCr7Xphp6
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 13, 2021
The following Thursday 14th Ruto ally Ahmednasir Abdullahi took to social media to claim that ODM paid Nairobi residents to attend Raila’s rally. He shared a video of an unknown woman giving handout to people in a queue while she was speaking Luo.
Odm is filthy rich…imagine Kshs 1000 per person for attending yesterday's rally…@JunetMohamed pic.twitter.com/5OgYaTCodE
— Ahmednasir Abdullahi SC (@ahmednasirlaw) October 14, 2021
However, it was quickly established that the video was taken about two years ago in Siaya and was not related to Raila’s rally in Nairobi.
Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma quickly dismissed Ahmednasir Abdullahi saying he had resorted to stoop so low as a blogger.
Mwalimu you are embarrassing as a blogger! Please keep to litigation.
This is somewhere in Siaya, several months ago. You hear the corrupt politician's name being mentioned? https://t.co/KuTnH8BxgE— Hon. George Peter Kaluma (@gpdkaluma) October 15, 2021
On Friday October 15th, Raila then took to the streets of Eldoret to campaign, drawing mammoth crowds in a region perceived to be Deputy President William Ruto’s stronghold.
Asanteni Eldoret, it’s evident we are all coming together. #OneLove #Inawezekana pic.twitter.com/yqtTw9XOnK
— Raila Odinga (@RailaOdinga) October 15, 2021
Ruto’s ally Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi took to social media to claim that he mobilized youth in Eldoret to attend Raila’s rally.
Oscar Sudi claims he has mobilized youths to throng Raila’s Eldoret rally pic.twitter.com/TeUX1mKG3g
— K24 TV (@K24Tv) October 15, 2021
Raila’s visit to Eldoret was part of his Azimio la Umoja push that seeks to unite Kenyans from all walks of life, ahead of the 2022 general elections.
The former Prime Minister kicked off the visit by meeting ODM delegates from the counties of Uasin Gishu and Nandi before he went to address town residents.
During the meeting, the ODM leader was crowned a Nandi elder and given the greenlight to seek the presidency.
