With just two years to the 2027 General Election, a fierce supremacy battle has erupted in Western Kenya as top political figures flex their muscles for regional dominance.
The race pits allies of President William Ruto against his critics in a bid to control the vote-rich region.
Leading the charge is Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. Others are National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, and Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa.
Also in the ring are MSMEs Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka, and former Youth Affairs CS Ababu Namwamba.
As the political stakes rise, each contender is working to consolidate influence and shape Western’s political future, with eyes firmly set on the 2027 ballot.
The unfolding battle is expected to intensify as power realignments and grassroots mobilisation take center stage in the coming months.
