Western Kenya Leaders Reject Deputy President Debate, Declare Unconditional 2027 Support for Ruto
Key political leaders from Western Kenya have thrown their weight firmly behind President William Ruto and committed to delivering a strong voting bloc for his re-election campaign ahead of the 2027 general elections.
They rejected calls to debate the Deputy President position, saying the focus should be on securing votes for the President.
Addressing supporters in Mautuma Ward, Lugari Constituency, Deputy Regional Coordinator for Ruto’s campaign and Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula said discussions around the Deputy President role were a distraction from the main goal mobilising support for Ruto across the region.
“Our priority is to deliver votes from the region, which were previously going to Raila Odinga, to President Ruto,” Savula said, emphasising that Western Kenya’s leadership is focusing on consolidating more than 2.6 million potential votes for the incumbent.
Western Kenya encompasses counties including Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Trans Nzoia, and Busia, and leaders say they plan to vote as a united block for Ruto’s re-election.
Savula also highlighted long-term political aspirations, noting that while 2027 is about solidifying support for the President, the region should also prepare leaders for national leadership roles in future elections.
He mentioned notable political figures from the region such as Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetang’ula, and Wycliffe Oparanya as potential presidential prospects for the 2032 ballot.
Savula said Western Kenya’s support for Ruto is anchored on development projects the President’s government has implemented in the region, which he said have strengthened loyalty among local residents.
