Battle for Mulembe: Sifuna's entry shakes up Mudavadi, Wetang'ula's political game plan - July 2026

The political landscape of Western Kenya is being reshaped as Edwin Sifuna, a prominent leader, challenges the influence of seasoned politicians Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang'ula ahead of the 2027 general election. Former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala has advocated for unity among Western leaders, urging them to rally behind Sifuna for a singular leadership voice. Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang'ula has defied a court order by participating in President William Ruto's political campaign tour in Western Kenya. The power battle in Western Kenya intensifies as political tolerance calls emerged at Vincent Osiemo's burial, who died following an attack on an opposition convoy.