Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has declared that the political future of the next Kenyan presidency will hinge on the Western Kenya region.
During a funeral service for Geoffrey Makhakha, brother to Kanduyi MP John Makali, in Khalaba, Kanduyi Constituency, Governor Lusaka urged political leaders from the Luhya community, collectively known as the Mulembe Nation, to unite and maximize their regional influence in the upcoming elections.
Lusaka emphasized that the next presidential election would be “won or lost” in Western Kenya, highlighting the region’s numerical significance in the national political landscape.
“This coming election, the presidency will be won or lost in Western. We must be strategic,” he declared, signaling the immense power the region holds in the race for State House.
The Governor called on leaders from the region to set aside political divisions in favor of unity, stressing that this would strengthen their collective voice. He pointed to the anticipated exit of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and his Mount Kenya allies, which would shift political attention to Western Kenya.
“With the anticipated departure of DP Gachagua and his Mount Kenya allies, the focus will undoubtedly turn to Western Kenya. We must be ready to seize this opportunity,” Lusaka affirmed.
In addition to political unity, Lusaka outlined the region’s priorities, including the revival of collapsed industries and the completion of stalled infrastructure projects. He urged leaders to ensure these issues remain at the forefront of their campaigns as they seek to secure a stronger and more prosperous future for Western Kenya.
