President Uhuru Kenyatta, his Deputy William Ruto and other Jubilee Party leaders kneeI at the St Teresa of Avillah Catholic Church, Naitiri in Bungoma County where they attended Sunday Mass, June 11, 2017. [Photo: PSCU]President Uhuru Kenyatta attended a Sunday Church Service at St. Teresa Avillah Naitiri Catholic Church, Tongaren constituency, Bungoma County.The area, whose MP is Ford Kenya's Dr Eseli Simiyu, is perceived to be an Opposition, Nasa stronghold, with Nasa co-principal, Bungom senator Moses Wetangula enjoying massive support.As the Ford Kenya party leader, Wetangula commands huge following from the entire county, despite governor Ken Lusaka's support for President Kenyatta's Jubilee Party.Today's (Sunday), tour of the county by Uhuru, aimed at ensuring he diverts voters' support from Nasa.Uhuru put smiles on faces of the congregation, after he pledged to expand the Catholic Church using Sh2 million."The father told me this church has been small and he would like it expanded. As you know, we were barred from Harambees (fundraiser), but I will give you Sh2 million for you to buy a piece of land and build a big church," he said, amid cheers from the congregation.He also went ahead and pledged another Sh5 million for the renovation and construction of a local public school in the area."As we were landing on our helicopter this morning, I saw the disaster that befell your neighbour school. To ensure that children continue learning as usual, I will release Sh5 million," he added.Uhuru who was accompanied by his deputy William Ruto, further pledged to buy knew musical equipment for the choir members of the Naitiri Catholic Church."And for the choir members, I will personally buy you new equipment so that you can continue entertaining us," said the president.Also present were Lusaka, Water and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa, Budalangi MP Ababu Namwamba, among other local leaders.Uhuru further proceeded with his tour of the Western Kenya county, rallying support for his re-election bid.

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