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Originally published by Standard Politicspolitics
February 9, 2026
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Lusaka's new role puts him at a battlefront

In the high-stakes theatre of Western Kenya politics, where loyalty is often as fluid as the Nzoia River, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka is turning out to be the quintessential survivor...
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Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has been appointed by President William Ruto as his Western region campaign coordinator, placing him at the forefront of high-stakes regional politics. Lusaka is noted for his political resilience, having made a comeback after previous challenges.
- Kenneth Lusaka, the Bungoma Governor, is now President William Ruto's Western region campaign coordinator.
- Lusaka's political career has been marked by his ability to survive and make comebacks, including his return to power in 2022 after controversies like the "Wheelbarrow" scandal.
- This new role positions Lusaka in the intensely competitive political landscape of Western Kenya.
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