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Why Western remains a critical region despite unmet promises

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya's Tawe Movement is pushing for an independent political path. [File, Standard] 

Despite millions of unfulfilled electoral promises, the Western region is a vital voting bloc in Kenya’s political landscape.

And as the country hurtles noisily towards the 2027 General Election, the region has once again become a point of focus as all political formations put their best foot forward in a bid to win over the region.

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