Which way Western Kenya? Region could decide 2027 poll or remain sleeping giant

As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 General Election, Western Kenya has once again taken centre stage as one of the country’s most decisive political battlegrounds. ..

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As Kenya approaches the 2027 General Election, Western Kenya is once again a crucial political battleground. Despite its significant voter numbers, the region is fragmented and uncertain about its influence.

Western Kenya holds over 2.6 million registered voters across Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga, and Trans Nzoia counties.
The region's substantial numerical weight has the potential to influence a presidential contest.
The article emphasizes that Western Kenya approaches the next election deeply fragmented and internally divided.

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