×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Musalia, Wetang'ula hopeful Ruto will 'pay back' region in 2032

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

Western Kenya political bigwigs Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang'ula have hinted that President William Ruto could back a presidential candidate from the region after his anticipated second and final term in 2032.

The leaders, who were speaking in Bungoma during a thanksgiving ceremony for Tongaren MP John Chikati, said this would be realised because the region, perceived to be a Raila Odinga turf, turned around to give Ruto the slightly over 200,000 votes that saw him beat the Azimio leader in the last presidential duel.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Rugby
Shujaa bow out of Hong Kong Sevens after loss to South Africa
Athletics
Allegiance switch refusal brings into focus tough regulations
Rugby
Shujaa edge USA to book South Africa in Hong Kong 7s quarterfinals
Sports
Elite national sports talent camp officially kicks off in Nairobi