Wide shots of the grounds show a sea of orange, with a large part of the crowd wearing ODM caps. The giant screens on either side of the stage, however, appear to show spectators dressed mostly in yellow, the colour associated with the UDA party. For many Kenyans the contrast was impossible to miss.
Some social media users have asked whether the screens showed the same crowd as the one on the ground. Others say the difference could be explained by camera angles, lighting or a feed from another part of the venue. No official explanation has been given for the difference.
At the rally, Ruto said the broad-based government had delivered on its promises and was ready to face any competitor in the 2027 General Election. He also took a swipe at his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, calling him a political broker. Kisii Governor Simba Arati told residents that the region stood a better chance within the broad-based government.
The contest for the Gusii vote is set to continue, with Jubilee leader Fred Matiang'i expected in Kisii on Sunday, November 15. He plans to be joined by Martha Karua, James Orengo and Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro. Kisii and Nyamira counties have about 960,000 registered voters between them.
Source from Minutes 1.02
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