By Dann Amon
President William Samoei Ruto has fulfilled his pledge to the Luo Council of Elders by delivering a brand-new Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX to its Chairman, Mzee Odungi Randa.
The delivery comes barely a week after the President made the promise during his extensive four-day development tour of the greater Nyanza region. Mzee Randa met the President together with 15 members of the Council at the Homa Bay State Lodge during the tour, where the pledge was made.
Speaking after receiving the vehicle, Mzee Randa expressed his profound gratitude to the Head of State, stating that the vehicle will significantly enhance his mobility as he executes his mandate of leading the Luo nation across the East African region.
The Chairman further urged the Luo community to fully support President Ruto’s broad-based Government. He noted that the community has been in the opposition for well over 60 years and that the opportune moment to be in Government is now.
He called on the community to speak in one voice, remain firmly within Government, and support the President’s re-election bid in 2027.
“Being in Ruto’s Government is like cultivating during the rainy season, where you will harvest endlessly,” Mzee Randa said.
Mzee Randa also warned against divisions within the community over those who do not support sons and daughters of the region who have been appointed by the President to serve in his Government. He emphasised that the community should support its own who have been given opportunities in various ministries.
He further lauded the President for the numerous development projects his administration has initiated in Nyanza, including infrastructure, energy and blue economy programmes, while appealing for more affirmative development for the region.
The vehicle was officially handed over to the Chairman through the Ministry of Interior and National Administration, under the stewardship of Mr Charles Osako.
