{
  "id": 19534336,
  "title": "Waiguru, ODM leaders rally Kisii community behind Ruto’s re-election bid",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/waiguru-odm-leaders-rally-kisii-community-behind-rutos-re-election-bid",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-11T18:42:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/waiguru-odm-leaders-rally-kisii-community-behind-rutos-re-election-bid/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto's re-election, highlighting his development record and commitment to equitable resource distribution. Alongside other leaders, Waiguru accompanied President Ruto on a tour of Kisii County, where she urged the local community to support the President's re-election. Waiguru accused the opposition of attempting to divide the country through hate campaigns and belittling certain communities based on voting numbers. She emphasized that Mt Kenya remains firmly in government and would continue supporting President Ruto because his development agenda was delivering tangible results throughout the country. Waiguru dismissed claims that Mt Kenya has abandoned Ruto for the opposition, emphasizing that the region remains steadfast in its support. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa also echoed the calls for national cohesion, praising the unity demonstrated by leaders and residents of Kisii.",
  "summary": "Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has asked Kenyans to rally behind President William Ruto re-election, citing his development record and commitment to equitable distribution of resources. Riding on “Usawa Ni Sawa” Mantra, Waiguru said President Ruto had prioritized development and improving the lives of Kenyans across different regions without favoritism. Speaking in Kisii County where together…",
  "key_points": [
    "Governor Anne Waiguru urges Kenyans to back President Ruto’s re-election.",
    "Waiguru tours Kisii County, praising his development record and equitable distribution.",
    "Opposition accused of dividing country with hate campaigns."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Ruto: No region will be left behind in sharing of national resources",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ruto-no-region-will-be-left-behind-in-sharing-of-national-resources",
        "published": "2026-11-11T15:18:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "Ida Odinga declares support for Ruto’s re-election bid, cites Raila’s wishes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/ida-odinga-declares-support-for-rutos-re-election-bid-cites-railas",
        "published": "2026-11-11T19:37:18.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}