President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet with other leaders from the Western region during a women empowerment event in Ikolomani on May 17, 2025/PCSA section of lawmakers from the Western region have declared their unwavering support for President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027, while launching scathing criticism at former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over what they termed as divisive and tribal politics.
Led by Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka, the leaders vowed to rally their constituents behind Ruto, citing his inclusive leadership and development record.
Speaking during a women's empowerment event in Ikolomani, Aseka dismissed Gachagua’s newly launched party as a vehicle for ethnic division.
“Tumeamua liwe liwalo, Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Kenya 2027 ni William Samoei Ruto,” Aseka declared.
He asserted that the Western region would not back any leader who is alleged to promote tribalism.
Aseka questioned the absence of key opposition figures during the launch of Gachagua’s party, suggesting their no-show was a silent protest against a party rooted in tribalism, political patronage.
Ruto's close ally Farouk Kibet also took aim at Gachagua, urging Kenyans to reject the newly formed Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), claiming it offers no real solutions to national challenges.
He also condemned his inciting remarks about 2027 terming it reckless.
He said: "Any individual who claims to be a leader yet threatens the nation's peace is an enemy of the country."
Ikolomani MP Bernard Shinali emphasised President Ruto’s visible development footprint in the region, contrasting it with Gachagua’s lack of presence during his tenure as the Deputy President.
“For two years, Gachagua never set foot here, but President Ruto has been with us,” Shinali noted.
Teso South MP Mary Emase called on Ruto to continue fostering national unity, pledging that Western leaders would not be swayed into divisive politics.
Kakamega Woman representative Elsie Muhanda echoed the same sentiments, reaffirming the region’s support for Ruto’s leadership.
Nambale MP Geoffrey Mulanya and Vihiga’s Beatrice Adagala also pledged loyalty to the president, stating emphatically, “We are not ready to go back to the opposition.”
The declarations come amid growing political tension as the country edges closer to the 2027 general elections, with shifting alliances and emerging party formations stirring thenational political scene.
