Governor Wanga, Kaluma to miss Ruto’s Homa Bay visit

President William Ruto is today visiting Homa Bay county in the Nyanza region for the first time since he ascended to power.

However, the host leaders including Governor Gladys Wanga and Homa Bay town MP Peter Kaluma will not be joining the Head of State at a church service in the region citing various reasons.

“Just got information that President@WilliamsRuto will be in Homa Bay today. Welcome. I’m unable to be with you due to a lack of means. Let there be better coordination in future so that the MP whose Constituency you’re visiting has information and is available to receive you,” Kaluma tweeted.

On the other hand, Wanga in a statement on her social media platforms said she is unable to join the President who will be attending a church service at AIC Church as she is currently in Mombasa county for official duty.

“I wish to extend a warm welcome to The President on behalf of the great people of Homa Bay and request him to feel at home. I am however out of the county on official duty and will therefore be unable to join HE for the church service and have communicated the same to His Excellency,” the Governor wrote. 

The county boss however assured Ruto of safety and a warm welcome from Homa Bay residents.

“The people of Homa Bay have a culture of great hospitality and will warmly receive The President as he visits to pray with us. Karibu sana,” she added.

The high-profile absences come after Azimio la Umoja – One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga announced that the opposition will not legitimize Ruto’s presidency.