Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi has welcomed President Uhuru Kenyatta to his county for a rally at Karisa Maitha grounds on Wednesday afternoon.
Kingi, who has often been at loggerheads with the President, stated that the tour would offer Mr Kenyatta good publicity as he likes mentioning his name.
“The president will be in Kilifi today and that is a plus for me.
"He cannot make an address without mentioning my name and that is very good for my political campaigns," he said at his residence on Wednesday, when he met members of the Luo and Kamba community living in Kilifi.
"My name will trend today in Kilifi so I will campaign in other areas. The more he spends here the more votes I get."
The Governor added that the county would get more tourists for the first time since the President will be there.
“Our tourism died after the government said Kilifi is a hotspot for violence but I thank God the President’s entourage will stay in Kilifi hotels.
"This is the only positive thing we will get from his visit," said Kingi.
Uhuru has often stated that county chiefs including Kingi will be prosecuted and jailed once he is re-elected, for allegedly misusing county funds.
The Head of State and Deputy President William Ruto are making intense tours in areas they hope to sway voters before the end of the campaign period on Saturday, August 4.
