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Leaders from Western Kenya have declared their support for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, saying their immediate political priority is to secure the presidency rather than coordinate ...
News Kenya » Western » Politics: Western MP to Ruto: We back your re-election but we demand DP post in 2027
President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid has hit a fresh political hurdle, with Western Kenya MPs demanding the Deputy President’s seat and greater representation in the next government.The MPs, ...
News Kenya » Western » Politics: How Western Kenya is becoming Ruto–opposition battleground ahead of 2027
Voter registration is expected to rise in Western Kenya from 2.6 million recorded in the last election cycle to 3.5 million, according to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, creating ...
News Kenya » Western » Politics: Western Kenya leaders intensify push for DP slot in Ruto's 2027 re-election plan
Western Kenya leaders have intensified calls for the region to be considered for the Deputy President position in President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election strategy, escalating political realignments ...
News Kenya » Western » Politics: Wetang'ula tightens grip on Western as Mudavadi stays away from local politics
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula addresses youth at his Namuyemba residence in Bungoma County, on June 7, 2026. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula is ...
News Kenya » Western » Politics: Moses Wetang’ula Intensifies Ruto Re-Election Push in Western Kenya, Empowers Women and Youth
Moses Wetang’ula urged Western Kenya residents to back Ruto’s re-election as he led women, youth and boda boda empowerment drives in three counties.
News Kenya » Western » Politics: IEBC Sets May 29 Campaign Start Date Amid Early Campaigns
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has set May 29, 2027 as the earliest date presidential candidates can formally begin campaigning for the General Election, even as political ...