Kenya: Raila Declares Support for Kisiis in Nairobi

Prime Minister Raila Odinga has said ODM will support the Kisii community to clinch at least one parliamentary seat in Nairobi county in next year's elections. Speaking on Friday night at the Kisii cultural night at the Carnivore Restaurant in Nairobi, Raila said following the creation of nine more constituencies in Nairobi, its imperative for the community to get representation in Parliament.

The regular cultural theme nights held by various communities in Nairobi are becoming forums for politicians. "I am urging the Abagusii people to identify one constituency in the city and ODM will preserve a ticket for that person," the PM said. The Premier, who attended the event dubbed Esagasaga night, described the community as hard working people who have heavily invested in the city especially in real estate, transport and financial sector.

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