Opposition chief Raila Odinga is scheduled to visit Tharaka Nithi County today, Wednesday, in a bid to woo the locals to back his 2017 presidential bid.

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Speaking to the media on Tuesday, Tharaka Nithi ODM chairman Martin Mugambi confirmed the visit by the Cord leader.

"He will also talk on how some semi-arid regions like Tharaka could improve farming if government provides water for irrigation and improve transport system," he said.

On Tuesday, Raila was in Laikipia, where he addressed a joint rally with Amani leader Musalia Mudavadi.

The two opposition leaders agreed to form a Super Alliance to kick Jubilee out of power come 2017 general election.

ODM has been traversing Jubilee strongholds to marshal support ahead of the polls.