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EoK Reports| Newsroom EoK Editorial// Wangamati, Barasa & Wanyonyi A political storm is brewing in Bungoma as the race for the 2027 gubernatorial seat takes a dramatic and unexpected turn with the entry of Westlands MP Hon. Tim Wanyonyi. In a high-stakes meeting held yesterday, eight out of nine Bungoma MPs met with Wanyonyi, strongly signaling their intention to rally behind him for the county's top seat. Only Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa was absent — and for good reason: Barasa himself has been eyeing the same seat and has already received endorsements from Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and current Governor Ken Lusaka. The MPs who threw their weight behind Wanyonyi include Fred Kapondi (Mt. Elgon), John Waluke (Sirisia), Majimbo Kalasinga (Kabuchai), Dan Wanyama (Webuye West), Martin Pepela (Webuye East), John Chikati (Tongaren), Wanami Wamboka (Kabuchai), and another strong team of local leaders. Photo Courtesy: Hon. John Wakike, Facebook  Their public declarations have lit a politi...

By EoK Editorial : Photo: Governor George Natembeya Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has dismissed the influence of the ‘ Tawe ’ movement beyond Trans Nzoia, arguing that it holds no significant weight in Western Kenya as a region and national politics. The movement, led by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya , has been perceived as a potential disruptor to established Western Kenya parties like ODM and Ford Kenya . However, Barasa insists that the recently signed political pact between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is the real force that will consolidate the Luhya vote.   “ODM is very strong in Kakamega, Busia, and Vihiga. The soft handshake between Baba [Raila] and Ruto will bring Western together and shape future political alignments,” Barasa said during an interview on TV47 on March 26 . While acknowledging the push for Luhya unity, Barasa emphasized that political diversity is inevitable. Photo: Governor Fernandes Barasa “Democracy allows different...

  Trans-Nzoia Gov. George Natembeya  Likened to a pregnant cow about to give birth, Trans-Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has been clear about his mission to fight for the people of Western Kenya, promising a more practical approach than his predecessors, with whom he has declared war. In his speeches over the past few months, Gov. Natembeya has specifically targeted NA Speaker Wetangula's Simba Party, Ford Kenya, terming it an old, ineffective institution that should be shut down due to its failure to deliver to the people of Western Kenya. Gov. Natembeya has called on all Western Kenya communities to rally behind him to reach Canaan, which he claims to have seen. " I have seen Canaan, and I can attest that Canaan is good. I want to take you all to Canaan without leaving anyone behind ." The governor has urged Western Kenya to unite under one party, similar to how other communities consolidate for greater bargaining power, rather than fragmenting into factions, which onl...