Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka has intensified Western Kenya’s grassroots mobilization for President William Ruto’s 2027 re-election, framing the campaign around development, economic empowerment and continuity of government projects.
Speaking during a women’s economic empowerment forum in Amung’ura, Teso South, Lusaka said President Ruto’s first term had delivered visible transformation across the country and laid a strong foundation for accelerated growth under a second term.
The governor, who serves as President Ruto’s Western Region Re-election Coordinator, told residents that the administration had pursued balanced development across regions through investments in roads, affordable housing, health and transport infrastructure.
“President Ruto has demonstrated through action that development can reach every part of Kenya. The affordable housing programme, road expansion, the Rironi–Mau Summit–Malaba dual carriageway, the SGR extension to Malaba through Myanga in Bungoma, and the implementation of SHA are projects that will continue transforming lives,” Lusaka said.
He argued that renewing Ruto’s mandate in 2027 would guarantee continuity of ongoing projects and unlock more investment in Western Kenya.
“Kenya is on a different development trajectory. A second term will consolidate these gains and accelerate transformation in agriculture, infrastructure, housing and social services,” he added.
Lusaka expressed confidence that the President’s development record would outweigh opposition criticism at the ballot, saying voters were increasingly judging leaders by tangible results rather than political rhetoric.
He defended the affordable housing programme, saying it was designed to give ordinary Kenyans a realistic path to home ownership.
“Those criticizing affordable housing often live in decent homes themselves. We should not deny ordinary Kenyans the dignity and security that come with owning a home,” he said.
The governor also supported the President’s continued engagement with ordinary citizens at State House, describing the forums as important platforms for discussing development priorities and strengthening public participation.
Kakamega Deputy Governor Ayub Savula, who serves as Lusaka’s deputy in the Western re-election coordination team, urged leaders from the region to put aside succession debates and focus on securing President Ruto’s victory in 2027.
“We must stop premature contests over who becomes Deputy President. Our task now is to unite the region, deliver votes for President Ruto and position Western Kenya strategically for the future,” Savula said.
He said the region should avoid divisive kingpin politics and instead rally behind a common development agenda.
Teso South MP Mary Emase, who also coordinates President Ruto’s campaign activities in Busia County, urged residents to support the administration, saying the Teso community had begun witnessing meaningful change through government projects.
She cited ongoing road works, water projects, affordable housing and the planned SGR extension to Malaba as evidence of increased national investment in the region.
“For many years, Busia was associated with stalled development. Today we are seeing projects on the ground. The people should support continuity so these programmes can be completed and expanded,” Emase said.
The forum also focused on economic empowerment, with more than 40 women groups receiving capital to transition from illicit brew-related activities to alternative income-generating businesses.
Leaders said the initiative was aimed at promoting financial independence, protecting families from the social effects of illicit alcohol and strengthening grassroots economic participation.
As the 2027 political contest begins to take shape, the Amung’ura meeting reflected the Kenya Kwanza strategy of linking President Ruto’s re-election campaign to visible development projects, women’s empowerment and the promise of continuity in government investment across Western Kenya.
