Lusaka: Sifuna has disrupted Ruto’s support in Western Kenya
Bungoma Governor Ken Lusaka, who doubles as President William Ruto’s Western Kenya re-election coordinator, has come out to admit that all was well in Western Kenya counties and that the region was behind the head of state until Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna entered the political scene and disrupted their arithmetic. While speaking during an interview […]
Ken Lusaka, the Governor of Bungoma County and Western Kenya’s re-election coordinator for President William Ruto, has acknowledged a disruption in the region's support for Ruto due to the rise of Senator Edwin Sifuna. Speaking on September 27, 2026, Lusaka stated that while the rest of Western Kenya remains behind Ruto, the emergence of Sifuna has sparked excitement among the youth. However, he dismissed this as a temporary phenomenon, predicting that it wouldn't withstand the test of time.
Lusaka argued that Ruto is not an easy target and warned against the excitement surrounding Sifuna, emphasizing that similar situations have been witnessed before. He cautioned Western Kenyans to be cautious of such developments, noting that no leader in the region has had the political machinery to galvanize support like former Vice President Kibaki did in 2002.
This development arises amidst a power struggle within Western Kenya, with Sifuna's homecoming event in Bungoma reportedly drawing large crowds. This has unsettled Ruto's regional allies, who view the enthusiasm for Sifuna as a fleeting euphoria. Lusaka also urged Sifuna and the opposition to concentrate on the 2032 elections, deeming 2027 a less realistic target. Several prominent regional leaders, including Musikari Kombo, Amos Wako, and Fred Gumbo, have pledged their support to Sifuna.
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