Linda Mwananchi flexes opposition muscle in Trans Nzoia, dismiss disunity claims

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The leaders, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, Siaya Governor James Orengo, Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale, traversed Matunda, Moi’s Bridge, Sibanga and Kitale town, where they urged residents to unite behind what they described as a people-driven political movement.

Their appearance together, particularly Khalwale’s first public participation in the Linda Mwananchi campaign trail, indicated growing efforts to consolidate opposition support in Western Kenya amid intensifying political realignments ahead of the next election.

The leaders dismissed attempts by politicians allied to President Ruto to rally the Western region behind the Kenya Kwanza administration, arguing that successive leaders from the region had failed to advance the political and economic interests of the Luhya community.

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“We first called for unity and they dismissed us. Now the tide has changed and nobody will divide Western Kenya,” Governor Natembeya told supporters.

The leaders maintained that the region had reached a defining political moment and should now seek to produce the country’s next leadership.

Sifuna projected confidence that the opposition would unseat President Ruto, telling supporters the movement was ready for a direct political contest.

“This time we have resolved that he[Ruto]will not beat us. We’ll face him head-on,” Sifuna declared.

Embakasi East MP Babu Owino echoed the sentiments, saying the opposition had traversed the country and remained convinced President Ruto lacked sufficient support to secure re-election.

“Can he really match us? We’ve travelled across the country and he has no votes. This is a one-term presidency,” Owino said.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya

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