Kabuchai Mp Majimbo kalasinga and his counterpart Jack Wamboka during a press briefing on Monday. [Juliet Omelo, Standard]
The political battle for the 2027 presidency has intensified, with leaders allied to the Linda Mwananchi movement urging opposition figures Kalonzo Musyoka, Rigathi Gachagua and Fred Matiang’i to abandon their presidential ambitions and back Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
Bumula MP Jack Wamboka made the call after a three-day political tour of Western Kenya by the Linda mwananchi brigade, saying the region had demonstrated growing grassroots support for Sifuna.
Wamboka said the tour was a major success, with close to 22 rallies held in three days. He added that the crowds reflected growing enthusiasm for Sifuna, particularly among young people, women, political aspirants and ordinary voters.
“We respect you, Kalonzo, Gachagua and Matiang’i. We know you have what it takes but in 2027, we ask you to stand with Sifuna,” Wamboka said.
He said the reception in Western Kenya showed that Sifuna’s campaign was gaining national attention.
The first time MP said Sifuna had focused on issues affecting Western Kenya, particularly the collapse of industries and the struggling sugar sector. He pointed to Mumias and Nzoia sugar factories, saying their decline had left farmers and workers suffering.
Wamboka accused National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula of failing to deliver development promises made to Bungoma residents citing unfinished roads and the stalled Bungoma stadium, saying several projects lacked adequate funding despite repeated commitments to voters during the campaigns.