ODM leader Raila Odinga returns to the Coast region to woo residents to back his 2022 presidential bid.

Raila arrived in Mombasa on Saturday and was received by Mvita Mp Abdulswamad Nassir, he also held a brief meeting with party officials led by the ODM Mombasa chairman Mohammed Khamis Dhee.

On Sunday, Raila is expected to visit Lamu for a series of rallies in Mpeketoni, Mkunguni and Witu.

He is also expected to visit Malindi, Kilifi and Mtwapa on Monday before heading to Mombasa, Kwale and Lunga Lunga on Tuesday.

"Coast region remains our (ODM) stronghold. We will be having a major rally at caltex grounds in Likoni on Tuesday" said a source on condition of anonymity.

Raila's visit comes just weeks after Deputy President visited the region few weeks ago.

Ruto held rallies in Taita Taveta, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu and Mombasa.