BUNGOMA, Kenya — In a bold political move that has sent ripples across the Western region, National Assembly Speaker Moses Masika Wetangula has officially declared his intention to run for the presidency in 2032.
The announcement marks a significant turning point for the veteran politician, coming just months after a humbling political setback in his own backyard.
Wetangula’s Ford-Kenya party recently suffered a heavy defeat in the Kabuchai ward by-election. The seat was clinched by Eric Wekesa, a staunch ally of Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, who has been fiercely challenging Wetangula’s grip on the region’s politics.
Breaking his silence during a high-profile event attended by top United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leaders, the former Bungoma Senator sought to reassert his authority and outline his long-term vision. A
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Rather than retreating after the local defeat, Wetangula used the platform to look ahead, positioning himself as the ultimate heir to Kenya’s top seat once President William Ruto concludes his two terms.
“I am fully determined to lead this country,” Wetangula declared, urging the Western Kenya electorate to remain strategic. He emphasized that the region’s best shot at the presidency lies in showing absolute loyalty to the current administration.
According to Wetangula, by overwhelmingly supporting President Ruto now, the region will place itself in a prime position to demand reciprocal backing from Ruto’s political bastions come 2032.
Political analysts view Wetangula’s declaration as a dual strategy: an attempt to neutralize Governor Natembeya’s rising wave under the ‘Tawe’ movement and a bid to secure his legacy as the undisputed Western kingpin.
Whether this early 2032 roadmap will successfully rally a fragmented Western electorate remains to be seen, but Wetangula has undeniably drawn his line in the sand.
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