United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has appointed former Migori Governor Okoth Obado as its Luo Nyanza Manager ahead of the upcoming party elections.
In a statement released on Friday, UDA Secretary General Cleophas Malala confirmed Obado's appointment, noting that he was crucial in running the operations of the ruling party.
Obado was tasked with overseeing the activities of the ruling party in the four counties of Kisumu, Migori, Siaya and Homa Bay.
Key among his responsibilities will be to drive up recruitment exercises in the political backyard of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and the ODM party.
"Obado pledged to work round the clock and in close collaboration with like-minded leaders from Nyanza Region to ensure UDA's membership index grows in the region," read the statement in part.
He will also oversee the party election activities, which have been slated for December 8.
Other roles include coordinating activities with the ruling party officials from the region, including former police spokesperson Charles Owino, who serves as the Siaya County Coordinator.
On his part, the former governor reiterated his commitment to Ruto's party, adding that he would work to make the party popular in the region.
Notably, the former governor was among Ruto's allies who were yet to be rewarded for drumming up support for Kenya Kwanza during the 2022 General Elections.
The former governor's appointment is seen as a strategy by the party to popularise itself in the ODM-dominated region.
Already, the party has opened major offices in the four Nyanza counties, with the latest being Homa Bay County offices that President William Ruto unveiled on October 7.
