President William Ruto has hailed the recent political truce between the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) as a landmark shift in Kenya’s political landscape, saying it has paved the way for accelerated national development.
Speaking during a tour of Homa Bay County—just days before the Madaraka Day celebrations set to be held in the lakeside region—President Ruto emphasized that the unity pact with ODM leader Raila Odinga had created the political stability needed to implement transformative projects.“
The political truce has given us the environment to focus on development rather than rhetoric. No region will be left behind in our journey to transforming Kenya,” President Ruto declared.
The Head of State was accompanied by Raila Odinga and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga during the launch of several high-impact infrastructure and economic projects across the county.
Among the key initiatives was the commissioning of the KSh500 million Homa Bay Pier, a strategic investment aimed at revitalizing the region’s blue economy by boosting trade, creating jobs, and promoting tourism.
President Ruto also launched the construction of the Nyarach–Nyaburi–Oboke Rangwe Road, an 18-kilometre tarmacked stretch linking Migori and Homa Bay counties.
The road is expected to enhance access to critical services and economic opportunities in the South Nyanza region.In Rangwe, the President officially opened the new Sub-County Headquarters, part of a broader push to strengthen National Government Administration infrastructure and enhance grassroots service delivery.
For the second consecutive day, President Ruto pitched camp in Homa Bay, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to the development of the Nyanza region, which has traditionally aligned with opposition politics.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga echoed the President’s sentiments, terming the UDA-ODM cooperation a “game-changer” in the country’s efforts to foster political inclusivity and economic progress.“The affordable housing program is already restoring dignity to Wanjiku, and more such people-centered projects must be encouraged,” Raila stated, calling on Nyanza residents to support ongoing government initiatives.
The two leaders used the occasion to showcase their newfound unity, signaling a possible reconfiguration of Kenya’s political order in the run-up to 2027.
President Ruto extended an olive branch to his opponents, emphasizing that what Kenya needs now is economic transformation, not endless political contestation.
As preparations for the Madaraka Day celebrations in Homa Bay enter the final stretch, the President’s development tour underscored by a rare display of unity with Raila Odinga—has injected optimism into the national discourse on peace, inclusion, and prosperity.
