Mudavadi unveils Magharibi Movement to rally Western Kenya behind Ruto, plan beyond 2027
Mudavadi said the movement would go beyond the 2027 General Election by providing a political and grassroots structure for long-term interests.
Kakamega, Kenya - A new regional political group, the Magharibi Movement, was launched in Western Kenya on Tuesday with the aim of consolidating the region's influence and advocacy for President William Ruto's re-election in 2027. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, who spearheaded the initiative, emphasized that the movement would serve as a long-term political structure, extending beyond the current 2027 general election.
Speaking at a launch event at Kakamega High School, Mudavadi urged Western Kenya to shift its focus from the traditional five-year election cycle to planning for the region's future political landscape, including the possibility of producing the next president after Ruto's tenure. He encouraged residents to increase voter registration and support Ruto's bid for a second term, arguing that continuity in leadership would help safeguard ongoing development projects in the region.
Mudavadi also highlighted ongoing infrastructure projects, such as the Rironi-Mau Summit road, as proof of the benefits of backing the current administration's policies. The movement's launch attracted over 2,000 representatives from Kakamega County's twelve sub-counties, with Kakamega County itself seen as the anchor for the broader Western Kenya mobilization effort.
Political leaders backing the Magharibi Movement urged Mudavadi to take charge of efforts to unify the region and develop a common political agenda. They urged the Prime Cabinet Secretary to convene regional leaders to agree on a shared political strategy, recognizing the importance of unity in positioning the region for future presidential ambitions.
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