[Deputy President William Ruto. He has vowed to lock out NASA from Western Kenya region ahead of the polls. Courtesy: The Standard]
Jubilee Party is working on an elaborate plan in a bid to woo vote-rich Western Kenya into the outfit.
Western Kenya is perceived to be a NASA stronghold by the virtue that the region's key leaders who include Musalia Mudavadi and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula belong to the fold.
NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga also enjoys some substantial support from the region.
However, speaking on Wednesday during his tour of Kakamega County, Deputy President William Ruto declared the region a Jubilee stronghold, observing that political dynamics have changed.
"It is laughable to hear NASA claim this is their stronghold. It used to be but that's not the situation at the moment. They should forget Western for good because this is now Jubilee stronghold as a result of the development we have accomplished," he said.
"Our team in Western region is strong and I am optimistic it will deliver votes to President Uhuru Kenyatta. I am sure our numbers this time round will increase compared to 2013. I ask you to walk together with us in this journey," he added.
His remarks were reiterated by President Uhuru Kenyatta, who exuded confidence in getting more votes from the region than he did during the 2013 general elections.