Campaign fever grips Western Kenya as the freshly installed electoral commission clears the path for delayed by-elections. Erastus Ethekon leads the new IEBC team that finally breaks the deadlock preventing crucial polls in vacant constituencies. Death claimed two sitting MPs and left their seats empty while the country waited for electoral commissioners. Malulu Injendi passed away at Aga Khan Hospital during his third term representing Malava constituency. Gunmen assassinated Charles Ong'ondo Were near Nairobi City Mortuary in what police believe was a targeted killing.
Political battle lines emerge as Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale fires warning shots at outside interference in the Malava race. The senator specifically targets President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet for allegedly meddling in local politics through charity tours. Kibet has been crisscrossing Western Kenya with fundraising drives that support churches and community groups. Opposition figures view these activities as campaign tactics disguised as philanthropy ahead of the electoral contests. Khalwale declares that only candidates from Injendi's clan deserve consideration for the parliamentary seat.
The ruling party faces accusations of panic as unfulfilled promises haunt their electoral prospects in the region. Several local youths have stepped forward as potential candidates for the Malava constituency seat. Khalwale promises to remain neutral and let voters decide their next representative without interference from his office. He emphasizes that any winner will receive guidance to continue the development work started by the late Injendi. The senator warns outsiders against dictating electoral choices to the people of Malava.
Political battle lines emerge as Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale fires warning shots at outside interference in the Malava race. The senator specifically targets President Ruto's aide Farouk Kibet for allegedly meddling in local politics through charity tours. Kibet has been crisscrossing Western Kenya with fundraising drives that support churches and community groups. Opposition figures view these activities as campaign tactics disguised as philanthropy ahead of the electoral contests. Khalwale declares that only candidates from Injendi's clan deserve consideration for the parliamentary seat.
The ruling party faces accusations of panic as unfulfilled promises haunt their electoral prospects in the region. Several local youths have stepped forward as potential candidates for the Malava constituency seat. Khalwale promises to remain neutral and let voters decide their next representative without interference from his office. He emphasizes that any winner will receive guidance to continue the development work started by the late Injendi. The senator warns outsiders against dictating electoral choices to the people of Malava.
