{"id":16903,"date":"2024-08-24T09:36:18","date_gmt":"2024-08-24T09:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=16903"},"modified":"2024-08-24T09:55:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-24T09:55:27","slug":"pomp-and-color-as-sen-osotsi-returns-home-to-vihiga-after-his-appointment-as-odm-deputy-party-leader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=16903","title":{"rendered":"Pomp and color as Sen  Osotsi returns home to Vihiga after his appointment as ODM deputy party leader"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\"><strong>.<\/strong>Vihiga August 23rd 2024~Via Asava E.<br><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Yesterday Senator&nbsp; Godfrey&nbsp; Osotsi&nbsp; held a prayer session at his&nbsp; Emusenjeli home in Luanda, Vihiga County, as he returned back to his people following his appointment as the ODM Deputy Party Leader.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">During the session that was well attended, Hon Osotsi revealed that he had&nbsp;&nbsp; honoured a request from the church and elders to hold this day.<br><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"784\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/inbound8427407481227832373.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/inbound8427407481227832373.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/inbound8427407481227832373-276x300.jpg 276w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>M<strong><em>y appointment as the ODM Deputy Party Leader will strengthen my oversight role.<br>I am telling off critics who have been claiming the added responsibility will water down my role in the Senate.I am giving an assurance I will remain focused on my mandate in the Senate while at the same time performing the new responsibility placed on my shoulders by the party.The appointment will make me more stronger as a Senator.I will work with resilience. I am now on the table that discusses political matters.I further reiterate that ODM has not joined the UDA government but only seconded a few of its professionals to help the Kenya Kwanza administration that was struggling to remain afloat.I will continue calling out the excesses in government<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><cite>Sen Osotsi <\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Osotsi took the chance to announce&nbsp; that a major homecoming ceremony to celebrate this appointment will be held in October at Kidundu Stadium and will be graced by Baba, Hon. Raila Odinga.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"585\" src=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/inbound4693024420968417571.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-16910\" srcset=\"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/inbound4693024420968417571.jpg 720w, https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/inbound4693024420968417571-300x244.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">During the Friday prayer session, Hon Osotsi termed the appointment as a God-given blessing and assured&nbsp; all that he will use the position to fix ODM matters and make the party's weak areas strong, beginning with Bungoma, Kakamega, Busia, Trans Nzoia and Vihiga counties.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">He further told the crowd that&nbsp; the ODM boss, Hon. Odinga, will remain active as a coach and player.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p><strong><em>The seat I have brought home is a platform to plan ahead. It is about investing in the future. My appointment is about God, loyalty and hard work. I will not let the party down. Added Osotsi<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">Vihiga Deputy Governor Wilberforce Kitiezo (who represented Governor Wilberforce Ottichilo), Commissioner Dorcas Kedogo, Luanda MP Hon. Dick Maungu and over 30 MCAs attended the prayer session.<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>.Vihiga August 23rd 2024~Via Asava E. Yesterday Senator&nbsp; Godfrey&nbsp; Osotsi&nbsp; held a prayer session at his&nbsp; Emusenjeli home in Luanda, Vihiga County, as he returned back to his people following his appointment as the ODM Deputy Party Leader. 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