{
  "id": 16629598,
  "title": "Didmus Barasa dumps Wetang’ula, vows to back Ruto and UDA in Bungoma Governor race",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/didmus-barasa-dumps-wetangula-vows-to-back-ruto-and-uda-in-bungoma",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T16:05:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KahawaTungu",
    "slug": "kahawatungu",
    "url": "https://kahawatungu.com/didmus-barasa-dumps-wetangula-vows-to-back-ruto-and-uda-in-bungoma-governor-race/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has announced his political break with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, citing ideological differences over Bungoma County's political future, leadership succession, and development priorities. In a statement, Barasa accused Wetang'ula of promoting family interests over democratic competition and development in the county, and claimed that Wetang'ula's dual political allegiance posed risks to political unity within the ruling broad-based government. Barasa also accused Wetang'ula of favoring preferred candidates in local political contests, undermining merit and the democratic rights of voters. Despite the fallout, Barasa remains aligned with President Ruto and the broad-based government agenda, and announced his intention to contest the Bungoma gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.",
  "summary": "Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa has announced his political break with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, accusing the Ford Kenya party leader of promoting family interests at the expense of democratic competition and development in Bungoma County. In a statement issued after what he described as careful reflection and wide consultation, Barasa said he had decided [...] The post Didmus Barasa…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}