Ruto and opposition scramble for Western’s 3.2m vote basket
Internal rifts are deepening among pro-government politicians...
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Both President William Ruto's administration and the opposition are actively vying for the substantial 3.2 million votes from the Western Kenya bloc ahead of the 2027 General Election.
- The Western Kenya bloc, comprising Vihiga, Busia, Kakamega, Bungoma, and Trans Nzoia counties, is projected to wield significant electoral power with over 3.2 million votes in 2027.
- Key political figures from the Ruto administration, including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, are campaigning in the region, promising potential presidential succession in 2032.
- The opposition, with leaders like Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa, is also targeting the region, with ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna emerging as a prominent figure and potential running mate candidate.
- Despite its numerical strength, the region has historically failed to vote as a unified bloc since 2003.
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