Robert Mbui reveals Wiper plan to push Ruto out of lower Eastern

Robert Mbui, Member of Parliament for Kathiani, has revealed the Wiper Party's plan to ensure President William Ruto's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has no presence in the Lower Eastern region. Mbui, the organizing secretary of the Wiper Party, stated that their goal is to "paint the region blue" and prevent the president and his party from having any foothold in the area. This strategy was discussed during Mbui's visit to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua at his home in Nyeri County.

Mbui emphasized that Wiper has a strong presence in the region, having won three out of four seats in Taita Taveta since 2022. He claims that the party has now become a force to be reckoned with, capable of driving Ruto out of the Lower Eastern region, also known as Mount Kenya South. The Wiper Party believes it has the necessary people and resources to succeed, stating, "Kasongo na team yake, kujaeni Ukambani tuwapate" (Our team will go into Ukambani and take it).

Looking ahead to 2027, Mbui pledges that the entire region will be firmly behind the Wiper Party, with all elective seats won by the Wiper Patriotic Front. This announcement comes at a time when Kalonzo Musyoka, a prominent Kenyan politician, has intensified his visits to the Coast and Lower Eastern regions. Musyoka has been urging residents to rally behind his party and has appointed Mohammed Ali, MP for Nyali, as Wiper's deputy party leader and endorsed him for the Mombasa gubernatorial seat.

Kalonzo Musyoka has also endorsed Danson Mwashako, MP for Wundanyi and a supporter of the Edwin Sifuna-led Linda Mwananchi movement, for the Taita Taveta gubernatorial candidate position. He expresses confidence in Wiper's ability to win all the seats in the Coast region, citing past elections where he and the late Raila Odinga enjoyed significant support.

Musyoka attributes this success to his efforts and the influx of Kamba locals into the Coast region. With Raila Odinga's demise, Musyoka sees an opportunity to inherit what was previously regarded as his territory in the Coast region. The coast region is now considered a battleground between the state and the opposition as both sides seek to gain support from the area ahead of the 2027 general election.