Section Of Western Politicians Pledge Support To Ruto, Blast Gachagua
A group of Western legislators have announced their unshakable support for President William Ruto‘s re-election in 2027.
They also slammed former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for what they described as divisive and tribal politics.
Led by Khwisero MP Christopher Aseka, the leaders pledged to rally their constituents behind Ruto, noting his inclusive leadership and development track record.
During a women’s empowerment rally in Ikolomani, Aseka criticized Gachagua’s newly formed party as a tool for ethnic divide.
“Tumeamua liwe liwalo, Rais wa Jamuhuri ya Kenya 2027 ni William Samoei Ruto,” Aseka declared.
He stated that the Western region will not support any politician accused of promoting tribalism.
Aseka questioned the absence of prominent opposition members at Gachagua’s party launch, claiming it was a silent protest against a party founded on tribalism and political cronyism.
Farouk Kibet, Ruto’s close supporter, also attacked Gachagua, pushing Kenyans to reject the newly established Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), stating it provides no actual solutions to national problems.
Gachagua Shetani WEWE Ushindwe!!Ruto PA Farouk Kibet Roars! pic.twitter.com/qiWHtTvVhW
— Mutembei TV (@MutembeiTV) May 18, 2025
He also denounced his inflammatory remarks about 2027, calling them reckless.
He said: “Any individual who claims to be a leader yet threatens the nation’s peace is an enemy of the country.”
Ikolomani MP Bernard Shinali highlighted President Ruto’s evident development footprint in the region.
He argued that Gachagua’s absence as Deputy President contradicted this.
“For two years, Gachagua never set foot here, but President Ruto has been with us,” Shinali noted.
Teso South MP Mary Emase urged Ruto to continue promoting national unity, promising that Western leaders would not be misled by divisive politics.
MP Mary Emase blocked from using President Ruto's PA Farouk Kibet's microphone in Ikolomani, Kakamega County. pic.twitter.com/sWnxmJCLVa
— Alinur Mohamed (@AlinurMohamed_) May 17, 2025
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Elsie Muhanda, a Kakamega Woman representative, shared the views and reaffirmed the region’s support for Ruto’s leadership.
Geoffrey Mulanya of Nambale and Beatrice Adagala of Vihiga have also reaffirmed their support for the president.
“We are not ready to go back to the opposition,” they stated.
The declarations come as political tensions rise as the country approaches the 2027 general elections, with shifting alliances and new party formations shaking up the national political landscape.
Section Of Western Politicians Pledge Support To Ruto, Blast Gachagua
