NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 22 — National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr Augustus Kyalo Muli has set his sights on the Kitui Central parliamentary seat in 2027, positioning the constituency contest as the first step in a political journey that could eventually take him to the national stage.

📻 Breaking It Down

Speaking during an NLP rally at Kitui Stadium, Muli said his political journey had to begin in his home constituency before expanding across the country.

“Kenyan politics is very localized. That’s why I have started my political journey in Kitui. God willing, I’ll move out and engage with the rest of the country. But charity must begin at home,” he said.

Muli’s declaration formalises an ambition that has been building in Kitui Central for months, with residents and party supporters urging him to seek the parliamentary seat currently held by Makali Mulu.

📌 What You Need to Know

Mulu is pursuing the Kitui governorship in 2027, creating an opening in a constituency where Muli has cultivated a grassroots base through community engagement and development initiatives.

Through the Kyalo Kya Maendeleo Foundation, Muli has supported projects including education bursaries and water initiatives, helping build a local profile beyond election campaigns.

His backing within the Anzauni community is also expected to form an important component of his constituency campaign as he seeks to convert that grassroots support into votes.

Muli’s parliamentary bid is taking on added significance because of his position as leader of a national political party seeking to establish itself as an alternative political force.

NLP has increasingly sought to expand its footprint in Ukambani, challenging the dominance of established political formations and positioning itself for a larger role in the 2027 elections.

The party says it has more than 500,000 registered members nationally and plans to field candidates in parliamentary and county contests across several regions.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya