Mombasa Woman Representative, Zamzam Mohamed, has intensified her campaign for President William Ruto's re-election in Kenya. She assured supporters that the relationship between the UDA and ODM parties remains cordial, despite growing political differences. Mohamed, an ODM legislator, took a swipe at opposition leaders, accusing them of opposing development projects for political gain.
Zamzam Mohamed addressed the issue of a pre-election agreement between ODM and UDA, stating that party organs would make the final decision. She emphasized that ODM party leader Raila Odinga had left the party in the hands of President Ruto. Mohamed reassured ODM supporters that all was well within the party, citing a statement from the party leader urging non-members to focus on pressing national issues.
The Mombasa Woman Representative spoke at the Annual General Meeting of the Kipsigis community living in Mombasa. She urged members to register as voters to boost their numbers in the Port City, which currently stand at 7,900. Mohamed announced plans to organise a major mobilisation event for the wider Kalenjin community to consolidate support for President Ruto's re-election and her own bid.
Zamzam Mohamed criticised The Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP) Leader, Rigathi Gachagua, for opposing the football match between Bayern Munich and Ajax at the Raila Odinga International Stadium. She claimed Gachagua opted to holiday in the United States instead of spending money in local tourist destinations like Diani and Mombasa.
Mohamed defended President Ruto's decision to invite the German-based football clubs, citing Germany as the country where Raila Odinga studied. She noted that Bayern Munich was among Odinga's favourite teams and that the match would motivate local players. The high-profile match is expected to generate significant economic benefits, with football fans from across Africa booking air tickets to attend.
Zamzam Mohamed highlighted the Government's major infrastructure investments, citing the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu County, which is expected to create 60,000 jobs. She argued that such investments were creating employment opportunities for young people and that opposition leaders should stop opposing the President's initiatives.
The vocal legislator emphasised that ODM had value in its votes, which would be crucial in the upcoming elections. She urged supporters to remain focused and assured them that the party was not rudderless or clueless. Mohamed's efforts aim to rally support for President Ruto's re-election and her own bid to retain the Woman Representative seat.
Key points
- Zamzam Mohamed rallies support for President William Ruto's re-election in Kenya.
- She criticizes opposition leaders for opposing development projects.
- The Mombasa Woman Representative urges voters to register and support the President's initiatives.
