National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has urged the Luhya community to rally behind President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election bid, framing it as a strategic move to position the region for a shot at the presidency in 2032.
Speaking during the second anniversary celebrations of the Western Women Congress at Busibwabo Secondary School in Busia County on Friday, Wetang’ula said the Luhya community’s numerical strength gives it a real opportunity to produce Ruto’s successor if it remains united and supportive of the current administration.
“The Luhya Community stands a better chance of succeeding President Dr William Ruto in 2032,” Wetang’ula stated. “I have therefore urged the community to rally behind Dr Ruto’s second term bid in 2027 in order to realise this.”
Wetang’ula highlighted Ruto’s commitment to the region through high-level appointments including Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, as well as his own elevation to Speaker, citing them as indicators of inclusivity and goodwill.
He welcomed ODM’s recent move to collaborate with the government, praising opposition leader Raila Odinga for shelving his political ambitions for the sake of national unity. “Other leaders should follow Raila’s example and prioritise stability over personal ambition,” he said.
He dismissed ongoing criticism of President Ruto, urging the opposition to give the Head of State time to fulfil his mandate. “In the time he’s been in office, he has done exemplary well,” Wetang’ula noted, pointing to food security gains, including increased maize production due to fertilizer subsidies.
Turning to the theme of women empowerment, Wetang’ula challenged the Western Women Congress to evolve from a social platform into an economic empowerment engine. “The next meeting should be about unveiling an economic blueprint,” he said, promising full support.
Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi and Kakamega Woman MP Elsie Muhanda echoed Wetang’ula’s sentiments, calling on women in the region to support Ruto’s re-election and respect senior leaders from Western Kenya.
The event, hosted by Busia Woman Representative Catherine Omanyo and Congress President Connie Lusweti, drew women leaders from across the region.
