Baringo: More than 500 vulnerable families in Uyoma, Rarieda constituency, yesterday received Christmas gifts from President William Ruto through the Medical Services Principal Secretary, Dr. Ouma Oluga. The gifts, which included food items and wheelchairs, were delivered to the beneficiaries at the PS’s home in North Uyoma ward.

According to Kenya News Agency, Dr. Oluga addressed the beneficiaries, urging the community to support the less fortunate in society. He also called on the community to appreciate President Ruto’s gesture by supporting his government.

During the occasion, Okech Sala, a confidant of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, stated that Odinga was committed to the broad-based government and had allegedly pledged to support President William Ruto’s re-election in the 2027 general election. Sala encouraged ODM members to honor Odinga’s wish by rallying behind the president beyond the current broad-based government arrangement.

Sala also warned ODM members to be cautious of the party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, alleging that external forces were influencing him to weaken the party. He claimed that Raila Odinga had expressed concerns over Sifuna’s conduct before his death.

The businessman and politician accused the secretary general of undermining the authority of the current party leader Dr. Oburu Oginga, asserting that Oginga deserves respect as the rightful leader and the one mandated to determine ODM’s future direction.