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January 23, 2026
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Wetang'ula rejects poll findings on Natembeya's Luhya influence

Wetang'ula rejects poll findings on Natembeya's Luhya influence

Speaker Moses Wetang’ula questioned the authenticity of the poll, which placed Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as the most popular politician in the Western region...

✨ Key Highlights

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed a recent Infotrack Research and Consulting Poll that identified Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya as the most popular politician in the Western region.

  • The poll placed Governor Natembeya as the most popular politician in the Western region.
  • Speaker Wetang’ula is focused on running for the presidency in 2032.
  • Wetang’ula aims to help President William Ruto secure a second term in 2027 before pursuing his own presidential ambitions.

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