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June 22, 2026
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How United Opposition's Western tour rattled Mudavadi-Wetang'ula grip

How United Opposition's Western tour rattled Mudavadi-Wetang'ula grip

The United Opposition's Western tour was calculated to dismantle the political hegemony of Wetang’ula and Mudavadi, and rip Western Kenya away from Ruto’s grasp ahead of polls.  ..

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A recent United Opposition tour through Bungoma County appears to have unsettled the political influence of Mudavadi and Wetang'ula.

  • The tour featured prominent opposition figures, including Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua, Eugene Wamalwa, Fred Matiang'i, and Justin Muturi.
  • The event took place at Ekitale Centre in Bungoma County.
  • The article suggests this tour has created palpable political tension in the region.

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