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Ayub Savula

Also known as: Kakamega County Ayub Savula · Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula · Deputy Governor Savul

Kakamega Deputy Governor supporting President Ruto's 2027 re-election and pushing for a Luhya-Luo political alliance in Western Kenya.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    Deputy Governor Ayub Savula said the decision was approved by the county cabinet following consultations with the Ministry of Health and amid heightened concern over Ebola outbreaks reported in parts of East and Central Africa.

    Kakamega to Set Up Two Ebola Centres Amid Uganda Outbreak Fears
  3. The Standard

    Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, who deputize Lusaka in the Ruto re-election coordination team, accused opposition leaders of a plot to exploit the Western region's vote strength through what he alleged as "empty promises" of the Deputy President position.

    Governor Lusaka speaks of Ruto's succession in 2032
  4. May 2026
  5. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeA political showdown unfolded in Navakholo, Kakamega County, as DAP-Kenya Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula clashed over the Luhya community’s political future and support for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid.

    Wamalwa, Savula clash over Western region support for Ruto's re-election bid and region's political direction
  6. The Standard

    Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has dismissed claims by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya that President William Ruto has lost support in Western Kenya.

    Savula fires back at Oparanya over Ruto's Western Kenya support claims
  7. The Standard

    A company associated with Kakamega County Ayub Savula has won the first round against Stanchart in a row over Sh 1.8 billion.

    Company linked to Kakamega Deputy Governor Savula wins round one against Stanchart in Sh 1.8 billion row

Wednesday 2 September

  1. Western leaders propose Nyanza alliance for Ruto's 2027 re-election

    Western Kenya leaders including Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula are pushing for a political alliance between the Luhya and Luo communities to consolidate support for President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid. The proposal seeks to unite the two regions into a voting bloc ahead of the general election.

    2 September 2026 · The Standard

Monday 17 August

  1. Deputy Governor calls for stripping Uhuru of retirement benefits

    Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has called for former President Uhuru Kenyatta to be stripped of his retirement benefits, claiming he is using proxies to derail the government agenda, and challenged MP John Waluke to table a motion in Parliament citing Section 6 of the Retirement Benefits Act, which provides for removal of benefits if a retired President participates in active politics six months after leaving office.

    17 August 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 15 August

  1. Ruto's allies step up 2027 re-election campaigns in Western Kenya

    Broad-based government leaders are intensifying campaigns for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, citing his development record and claimed growing support across the country. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi is touring Western Kenya to mobilize the Mulembe community, with allies suggesting a strong showing could position Mudavadi for a Luhya presidential bid in 2032.

    15 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 9 August

  1. Deputy Governor calls for Gachagua summons in doctor murder case

    Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has asked the Director of Criminal Investigations to summon former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to record statements over the murder of Dr Victoria Mutiso, following DCI revelations of phone communication between Gachagua and key suspects. Savula alleged that Gachagua is either a suspect or accomplice coordinating a cover-up of the case.

    9 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 1 August

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders call on Ruto to remove State House security leaks

    Kenya Kwanza leaders have urged President Ruto to address alleged information leaks from State House, claiming that details of his State of the Nation address were disclosed to former deputy Rigathi Gachagua before delivery. The leaders, speaking in Kakamega County, described the alleged moles as a national security threat.

    1 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 19 July

  1. Khalwale and Savula clash over Western Kenya's 2027 election direction

    Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale publicly disagreed with Deputy Governor Ayub Savula at a funeral in Lugari constituency over Western region's political path ahead of the 2027 General Election. Khalwale called on Savula to drop support for President William Ruto's re-election bid and instead back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna for the presidency.

    19 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 7 July

  1. Women protest rising defilement and murder of children

    Women and human rights groups staged demonstrations in Shinyalu Constituency, Kakamega County, over rising cases of sexual violence and killings targeting children, triggered by the brutal killing of 10-year-old Angel Natasha, a Grade Five pupil whose body was found in an abandoned pit latrine after disappearing on her way home from school.

    7 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 3 July

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders visit Likuyani for boda boda empowerment programme

    Senior Kenya Kwanza leaders including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and President William Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet are expected in Likuyani Constituency, Kakamega County, on Friday for a boda boda empowerment drive aimed at supporting riders and engaging residents.

    3 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 20 June

  1. Kenya Kwanza leaders condemn June 25 Gen Z anniversary protests

    Kenya Kwanza leaders have condemned planned Gen Z anniversary demonstrations slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to reject the protests and support the government's development agenda instead. More than 17 leaders made these calls during a women's empowerment programme in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County, while also urging security agencies to maintain law and order during the planned demonstrations.

    20 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 8 June

  1. Barasa urges Western leaders to back Ruto in 2027, aim for 2032 presidency

    Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has urged Western region leaders to support President William Ruto in 2027 rather than bargain for the Deputy President position, as the Luhya community should focus on winning the presidency in 2032. Barasa noted the community has already produced three deputy presidents and should now aim for the country's top seat.

    8 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Kakamega County plans two Ebola isolation centres

    Kakamega County Government announced plans to establish two Ebola isolation centres to strengthen Kenya's preparedness against possible outbreaks in the region, following cabinet approval and consultations with the Ministry of Health amid reports of Ebola in parts of East and Central Africa.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Bungoma Governor Lusaka positions Western region for 2032 presidency

    Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka said the Western region is not interested in the Deputy President position in 2027, but is positioning itself to succeed President William Ruto in 2032, citing the region's numerical advantage and leadership capacity.

    2 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 30 May

  1. Wamalwa and Savula clash over Western Kenya's 2027 political direction

    DAP-Kenya Party leader Eugene Wamalwa and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula clashed over whether Western Kenya should support President William Ruto's 2027 re-election bid or the opposition coalition. Savula, now in the UDA, argued the Luhya community should back Ruto's second-term bid, citing development projects from the Kenya Kwanza administration.

    30 May 2026 · The Standard

Monday 18 May

  1. Savula denies Ruto has lost Western Kenya support

    Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has dismissed claims by Cooperatives Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Oparanya that President William Ruto has lost support in Western Kenya, urging Oparanya to focus on campaigns instead of making excuses about internal ODM wrangles.

    18 May 2026 · The Standard

Friday 8 May

  1. Savula-linked company wins first court round against Stanchart

    A company associated with Kakamega County Deputy Governor Ayub Savula has won the first round against Standard Chartered Bank in a dispute over Sh 1.8 billion, after a High Court judge dismissed the bank's application to compel The Sunday Publishers Limited to deposit Sh 36 million as security in the case.

    8 May 2026 · The Standard

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