Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has urged the Malava electorate to vote for a leader who will unite the people and focus on the development agenda.
He told the residents that once IEBC is fully constituted and the date for the by-election is announced, it will be their civic duty to vote for the right leader.
The electorate is awaiting to vote in their new Member of Parliament following the death of Malulu Injendi in February this year.
“Once again, Malava has an opportunity. Don’t vote for a joker. What we are witnessing in some parts of the country is a result of the electorate not taking their civic duty seriously when choosing leaders,” said Mudavadi.
“A good leader for Malava is a good leader for Western Kenya and ultimately a good leader for Kenya. Build on the foundation of Malulu and do the right thing, kwa sababu uamuzi uko mikononi mwenu,” he added.
Mudavadi reminded the electorate of the good working relationship that was there between their former area MP and President Ruto’s administration, challenging them to rise to the occasion and make a mark when the day comes.
He added that the government under Ruto is ready and willing to continue supporting their leaders and the Western Kenya region at large to realise its development goals.
“Please, give the forthcoming by-election very serious thought. President Ruto has shown every spirit and every direction that he is working with the people of Malava, and he wants to continue working with you. Show him and show everybody that this is a serious partnership,” said Mudavadi.
“Mimi ni mtu wa Kenya Kwanza, and you have given me a lot of respect. First all you disciplined me, mlinichapa na mawe hapa Malava siku moja, mkaninyorosha nikakuwa straight.
After that, our partnership has grown and become very good. And you have always given me the highest number of votes. When I vied for the presidency, Malava stood with me. No other constituency gave me more votes than Malava,” he added.
Mudavadi was speaking during the burial of Mzee William Lumati, the father to the newly installed Chancellor for Co-operatives University, Dr. Benard Chitunga, in Chilugo, Malava, Kakamega County.
He warned the electorate of being swayed by politicians who harbour selfish interests at the expense of working for the citizens.
“I want to request you to give the politics of succeeding Malulu very deep consideration. It is not comedy wala mchezo wa karata. This is the future for Malava, the future of the young boys and girls of this area,” said Mudavadi.
Mudavadi also rallied the Western region to unite and support President William Ruto’s re-election bid in 2027. He said that when the right time comes, he will be talking to the people of Western Kenya, regularly showing them the direction for the future.
