Keiyo South MP Gideon Kimaiyo has reacted to President William Ruto’s massive reception in Kisii, saying the ground is firmly behind the President.
In a post on X on Tuesday, November 11, 2026, Kimaiyo shared a video showing a huge crowd that had turned up to receive President Ruto in Kisii Town.
“Hii ndio ground. Watu wajipange,” Kimaiyo wrote, a statement loosely translating to “This is the ground. People should prepare themselves.”
The video, credited to Gerald Bitok, shows thousands of residents packed in Kisii Town, waving and cheering as President Ruto addressed them from a raised podium with a red carpet leading to the stage.
The massive turnout in Kisii is being viewed by Kenya Kwanza allies as a sign that President Ruto still enjoys strong support in the Gusii region ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Kimaiyo, a staunch ally of the President, has been vocal in defending the Kenya Kwanza government’s development agenda, and has repeatedly dismissed claims that the President has lost support on the ground.
The Kisii visit comes at a time of heightened political activity across the country, with both the government and the opposition intensifying their campaigns and tours to consolidate support.
Supporters say the huge crowd reflects confidence in Ruto’s leadership and his development projects in Kisii, including roads, housing, and education programmes.
Critics, however, argue that crowd size does not necessarily translate into votes, and that Kenyans will judge the government on its delivery on promises on the cost of living, jobs and corruption.
The President is expected to continue his tours across different counties in the coming days as political temperatures rise.
Kimaiyo’s post has sparked reactions online, with supporters echoing his sentiments while opposition supporters dismissed it as stage-managed.
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