Ford Kenya — political party led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, backing Susan Nakhumicha as Kenya Kwanza candidate for Trans-Nzoia governor in 2027.
… The campaign in Western Kenya comes at a time when the region has emerged as a key political battleground, with several formations seeking to win over voters traditionally associated with ODM, Ford Kenya and DAP-K. …
… Milimo said Wetang’ula, who also serves as Ford Kenya party leader and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Service Commission, cannot lawfully be restrained from participating in political activities, contending that such orders would unjustifiably curtail his constitutional freedom …
… Milimo said Wetang’ula, who also serves as Ford Kenya party leader and Chairperson of the Parliamentary Service Commission, cannot lawfully be restrained from participating in political activities, contending that such orders would unjustifiably curtail his constitutional freedom …
A section of Members of Parliament MPs from the Western region has rallied behind National Assembly Speaker and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang'ula, declaring him the region's preferred candidate to succeed President William Ruto after the end of his constitutional tenure. …
… Speaking during a fundraising drive at Kimugui Boys' Secondary School in Kanduyi Constituency to support the construction and upgrading of school infrastructure, the Ford Kenya legislator said the success of the factory's turnaround would largely depend on a motivated and well-tr …
… It has been a struggle between doing what the people of Kabuchai want, speaking for them in Parliament and ensuring public resources reach the people," he said.The Ford Kenya legislator attributed his performance to frequent grassroots engagement and transparency in managing the …
Western Kenya's political landscape, long dominated by figures like Mudavadi, Wetang'ula, and Oparanya, is experiencing unprecedented disruption from a rising political force, described as capable of shaking established centres of power simultaneously.
An opinion survey by the Centre for African Progress conducted among 4,500 respondents in Nairobi's 17 constituencies places Embakasi East MP Babu Owino at 36 per cent, ahead of businesswoman Agnes Kagure at 32 per cent, with incumbent Governor Johnson Sakaja trailing at 11 per cent.
The Linda Mwananchi Movement is intensifying its political campaign in Western Kenya with planned rallies in Trans Nzoia and Bungoma, led by Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna and other allies, as part of a broader grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 General Election.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have urged the High Court to reject an application seeking to bar them from partisan political activities, arguing the case is premature and should have used internal Parliament dispute resolution procedures first. Their lawyers contended that similar issues are already before the Court of Appeal in six separate cases.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi have asked the High Court to reject a petition seeking to bar them from partisan political activities, arguing the case is premature and that petitioners should have exhausted internal parliamentary remedies and appeals already before the Court of Appeal first.
Members of Parliament from Kenya's Western region have rallied behind National Assembly Speaker and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang'ula as their preferred candidate to succeed President William Ruto, citing his political experience and national stature.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi has declared efforts to prevent Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya from winning re-election in 2027, announcing plans to field a single candidate from among three potential opponents. Speaker Moses Wetangula has similarly endorsed Susan Nakhumicha as Natembeya's challenger, saying he relocated his political base to Kitale to secure western region votes for President Ruto's re-election.
Kanduyi MP John Makali has called on Nzoia Sugar Company to make worker welfare a priority, saying the factory's revival must include improved working conditions, timely salary payment, and protection of employees' rights. He noted that workers have endured years of financial hardship and that restoring confidence among them will be critical to the company's turnaround under new private management.
An Infotrak survey of 87,286 respondents across all 47 counties ranked Embakasi East MP Babu Owino as Kenya's best-performing legislator with 80 per cent approval, followed by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga at 78 per cent. The rankings assessed elected leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability and fulfilment of campaign promises.
Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga and Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa emerged as among the country's best-performing MPs in the latest Infotrak Elected Leaders Performance Rating, with Kalasinga ranked second nationally at 78 per cent approval and Barasa fifth at 73 per cent. The survey assessed leaders on accessibility, responsiveness, accountability, visibility and fulfilment of campaign promises.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula's endorsement of Susan Nakhumicha as the preferred UDA candidate for Trans Nzoia governor in 2027 has drawn accusations from rival UDA gubernatorial aspirants Kakai Bisau and Chris Wamalwa, who say the Speaker should ensure the selection process is free, fair, and transparent.
Ford Kenya leaders, including Speaker Moses Wetangula, have endorsed former Cabinet Secretary Susan Nakhumicha as the Kenya Kwanza preferred candidate for Trans-Nzoia governor in 2027, urging other UDA aspirants Dr Chris Wamalwa and Maurice Bisau to withdraw from the race.
DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa has proposed that Kibabii University be renamed in honour of the late Cardinal Maurice Michael Otunga, arguing that Kenya should use public institutions to commemorate national figures of integrity and moral standing.
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged young people in Western Kenya to support President William Ruto in 2027, while hinting at his own political ambitions beyond that election and suggesting the region should position itself for the presidency in 2032. Wetangula emphasized the need to build strong national alliances with other regions to strengthen Western Kenya's influence in national politics.