Barasa urges Western leaders to back Ruto, set sights on 2032 presidential bid
Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa discourages Western leaders from bargaining for the Deputy President position in 2027, saying the region will instead support President Ruto...
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Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged leaders from the Western region to aim for the presidency in 2032, rather than seeking the Deputy President position in 2027. He believes the region has benefited from its partnership with President William Ruto's government.
- The target for the Western region's presidential bid is 2032.
- Key figures involved include Governor Fernandes Barasa and Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, both advocating support for President Ruto in 2027.
- The argument is that the Luhya community has held other top positions and should now pursue the presidency.
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Wetang'ula Tells Western Residents to Back Ruto for Development Projects - June 2026
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula urged residents of the Western region to support President William Ruto's re-election to ensure the continuation and completion of development projects. Meanwhile, Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged leaders from the Western region to aim for the presidency in 2032 rather than seeking the Deputy President position in 2027, believing the region has benefited from its partnership with Ruto's government. Wetang'ula is consolidating his political influence in Western Kenya, positioning himself as a key figure while Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi appears less active locally. These developments represent coordinated political messaging from Western Kenya leaders supporting the Ruto administration.
