The climax of Raila’s tour of the north eastern region terminated into his coronation as an elder of the region.
Odinga was handed a spear and a sword to symbolically safeguard the regions interest. In their resolution, leaders from Wajir, Mandera, Garrissa, Marsabit and Isiolo endorsed Odinga for president.
Odinga in his acceptance speech gave scepters of his economic blueprint of the north eastern region given a chance to succeed President Kenyatta. The ODM leader promised to make changes in the education sector for the region. Equally there were pledges in his pack of goodies for the region.
Treasury CS Ukur Yatani who led the government delegation to Garrissa revealed that a robust infrastructure program will kick off next month.
Leaders who accompanied Odinga rallied behind his Azimio la Umoja clarion call. His 2 day tour was concluded in a style that has left the whole nation with high hopes of a better future.