Inside Natembeya-Sifuna-Wamalwa tag team to lock Ruto out of Western
Mr Natembeya says the opposition seeks to end 'ineffective leadership styles' of veteran politicians from the region...
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Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has formed a political alliance with DAP-Kenya leader Eugene Wamalwa and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna to consolidate the Western Kenya vote bloc for the opposition in the lead-up to the 2027 presidential election, aiming to deny President William Ruto a significant portion of votes from the region.
- The Luhya community's vote, projected to exceed 3.2 million in 2027, is the target of this united opposition front.
- Key figures in this alliance include Governor George Natembeya, leader Eugene Wamalwa, and ODM Secretary-General Edwin Sifuna.
- The group also seeks to challenge the effectiveness of veteran regional politicians, whom they accuse of hindering development.
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