NAIROBI, Kenya, Jun 28 – A section of political leaders from Western Kenya has intensified calls for President William Ruto to nominate National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula as his running mate in the 2027 General Election, citing the region’s growing political unity and voting strength.

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The leaders, led by Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa alongside more than 15 Members of Parliament, declared Speaker Wetangula as Western Kenya’s preferred candidate for the deputy presidency in 2027 and the region’s preferred presidential candidate in 2032 should President Ruto secure a second and final term.

Speaking during a women empowerment programme in Lurambi Constituency on Saturday, Governor Barasa said the region had resolved to fully support President Ruto’s re-election while positioning Wetangula as Western Kenya’s future presidential flagbearer.

“As the people of Western Kenya, we have identified our own leader, and that leader is National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetangula. He is equal to the task. We want our people to understand that after we re-elect President William Ruto in 2027, we expect the presidency to come to Western Kenya in 2032,” said Barasa.

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He added that once President Ruto completes his constitutional two terms, leaders from the region would unite behind Wetangula’s presidential bid.

Governor Barasa attributed the region’s increasing support for President Ruto to ongoing government development projects, including roads, hospitals, markets and sports infrastructure.

“In Kakamega County alone, the President is completing Bukhungu Stadium and the Kakamega Level Six Hospital, while stalled road projects have resumed and electricity connectivity continues to expand. These projects have made it easier for us to popularise President Ruto’s re-election,” he said.

The governor further revealed that leaders from the region had launched an aggressive voter registration drive aimed at boosting Western Kenya’s political bargaining power ahead of the 2027 elections.

He announced ambitious voter registration targets, including 1.5 million voters in Kakamega, 1.2 million in Bungoma, 600,000 in Busia, 500,000 in Vihiga and more than 600,000 in Trans Nzoia County.

“If we achieve these targets, Western Kenya will deliver about four million votes to President Ruto in 2027,” Barasa stated.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya