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Inside elusive Luhya unity divide ahead of 2027 poll

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya and Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula at a past function in Kilingili last week.[Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 General Election, Western Kenya is once again thrust into the national political spotlight. 

With over 2.6 million registered voters spread across Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga, and Trans Nzoia counties, the region holds the potential to influence the outcome of the presidential race. 

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