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Mudavadi, Oparanya lead Ruto's re-election push at Labour Day rally

President William Ruto led the country in celebrating the 61st Labour Day celebrations held in Friends Scholl Chavakali in Vihiga county . 1st May 2026.[ Benard Lusigi, Standard ]

Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives Wycliffe Oparanya has intensified calls for political support for President William Ruto’s re-election bid, urging residents of Western Kenya to back the Head of State and embrace what he termed ongoing development efforts under the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Speaking during Labour Day celebrations, the Cabinet Secretary’s remarks added to a growing wave of political messaging during the Labour Day celebrations, which saw several leaders use the platform to rally support for the President ahead of the 2027 General Election.

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