[Nathan Ochunge,Standard]Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has hit back at his critics who have accused him of joining the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party led by President William Ruto. I am an ODM governor but I have a good working relationship with the President for the sake of development,” he said. “It is you (voters) who elected MCAs, MPs, Women Rep, Senator and even me as your governor and Ruto as the President. “You saw after his decree on Mumias sugar, everything started moving swiftly. Others who have vowed to work with Ruto are Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo and Busia Governor Paul Otuoma, both from Azimio la Umoja party.

Source: Standard Digital September 03, 2023 20:29 UTC