By OPCS PRESS SERVICE
He tells Western Kenya to continue supporting Ruto’s agenda
MALAVA – Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the Malava electorate to vote for a leader who will unite the people and prioritise the development agenda.
He told residents that once the IEBC is fully constituted and the date for the by-election is announced, it will be their civic duty to elect the right leader.
The electorate is preparing to vote in a new Member of Parliament following the death of Malulu Injendi in February this year.
“Once again, Malava has an opportunity. Don’t vote for a joker. What we are witnessing in some parts of the country is a result of the electorate not taking their civic duty seriously when choosing leaders,” said Mudavadi.
“A good leader for Malava is a good leader for Western Kenya and, ultimately, a good leader for Kenya. Build on the foundation of Malulu and do the right thing, kwa sababu uamuzi uko mikononi mwenu,” he added.
Mudavadi reminded the electorate of the good working relationship between their late MP and President Ruto’s administration, and challenged them to rise to the occasion when the time comes.
He stated that the government under President Ruto is ready and willing to continue supporting Malava’s leaders and help the Western Kenya region realise its development goals.
“Please, give the forthcoming by-election very serious thought. President Ruto has shown every spirit and direction that he is working with the people of Malava and wants to continue doing so. Show him, and everyone else, that this is a serious partnership,” said Mudavadi.
“Mimi ni mtu wa Kenya Kwanza, and you have given me a lot of respect. First of all, you disciplined me — mlinichapa na mawe hapa Malava siku moja, mkaninyorosha nikakuwa straight. After that, our partnership has grown and become very good. And you have always given me the highest number of votes. When I vied for the presidency, Malava stood with me. No other constituency gave me more votes than Malava,” he added.
Mudavadi was speaking during the burial of Mzee William Lumati, the father of the newly installed Chancellor of Co-operative University, Dr Benard Chitunga, in Chilugo, Malava, Kakamega County.
He warned the electorate against being swayed by politicians with selfish interests, who are more concerned with personal gain than with serving the citizens.
“I want to request you to give the politics of succeeding Malulu very deep consideration. This is not comedy, wala mchezo wa karata. This is about the future of Malava, the future of the young boys and girls in this area,” said Mudavadi.
He also rallied the Western region to unite and support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027, saying that when the time comes, he will be regularly engaging with the people of Western Kenya to chart the path forward.
