Luhya unity push: Ruto allies urge Wamalwa to dissolve DAP-K party

Wamalwa, who came under fire for championing Luhya unity on one hand and pulling in a different direction with his party, has been called upon to dissolve DAP-K, and join efforts by fellow leaders to.....

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Eugene Wamalwa, leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), is facing pressure from fellow leaders in the Western region to dissolve his party and join efforts to consolidate the region ahead of the 2027 General Election. This comes as President William Ruto's allies are urging for unity to secure him a second term.

Cooperatives and MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya urged for unity, stating that individual parties would not succeed without it.
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka questioned the realistic chances of presidential candidates from the region without a unified approach.
The calls for unity intensified after Wamalwa suggested he was ready to lead the region as a presidential candidate, despite being in opposition.
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa affirmed Kakamega's support for President William Ruto.
President William Ruto’s aide Farouk Kibet and Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi cautioned against ditching the government, with Kibet also criticizing former President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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