National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula has intensified his campaign for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election in Mandera County, emphasizing the end of discriminatory ID vetting practices that historically marginalized Northern Kenyan residents.
Wetang'ula argued that previous governments imposed strict identity verification processes, which excluded young people from education, employment, and public services.He praised Ruto's administration for abolishing these policies, ensuring equal access to services across regions.
The speaker also highlighted major infrastructure projects like the KSh 100 billion Isiolo-Wajir-Mandera highway and the recruitment of 124,000 teachers as evidence of Kenya Kwanza's development agenda.Wetang'ula stressed the need for investment in education and professional training in Northern Kenya to retain talent locally.He urged Mandera residents to support Ruto's re-election, citing his leadership in fostering national unity over ethnic divisions.The campaign underscores efforts to address historical inequalities and boost economic opportunities in the region.
Original title: Moses Wetang'ula Campaigns for Ruto in Mandera, Cites End of ID Discrimination in Northern Kenya
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