Leaders from the Western region of Kenya threatened to exit the government if President William Ruto fails to address their demands for equitable development funding. During a meeting at State House, they expressed frustration over the region's significantly lower allocation of only Ksh1.2 billion compared to over Ksh6 billion for the Nyanza region.

• Western leaders are dissatisfied with their region's budget allocation compared to Nyanza's.
• Key attendees included National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale.
• Leaders emphasized that despite ongoing discussions, the region remains underfunded, impacting crucial projects.