Western Kenya Unity Talks Heat Up as Wamalwa Makes 2027 Declaration

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Speaking during a public forum in Trans Nzoia County, DAP-K party leader Eugene Wamalwa emphasized the importance of cohesion among leaders from Western Kenya. He argued that fragmented politics had weakened the region’s influence at the national level.

Without naming specific political formations, Wamalwa said the time had come for leaders to rise above personal ambitions and focus on shared regional interests.

Wamalwa revealed that he is open to working with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and other Western Kenya leaders as part of a broader effort to consolidate the region’s political voice ahead of the 2027 polls.

He noted that unity would enable the region to negotiate more effectively in national coalitions and secure meaningful development commitments.

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According to Wamalwa, Western Kenya has historically produced influential leaders, but internal divisions have often prevented the region from fully leveraging its numbers and political weight.

He said consultations were ongoing and stressed that any alliance would be anchored on mutual respect, shared values, and a clear development agenda for the people of the region.

He has also called on grassroots supporters to embrace dialogue and avoid politics of hostility, warning that prolonged infighting could once again leave the region sidelined in critical national decisions.

He insisted that unity did not necessarily mean abandoning individual political parties but rather coordinating strategies for the common good.

With 2027 still two years away, observers say early coalition talks could shape the region’s bargaining power in future national contests.

As succession politics continue to dominate Kenya’s political landscape, the question now is whether Western Kenya leaders can overcome past differences and present a united front capable of influencing the country’s next chapter.