Bumula Member of Parliament (MP) Jack Wamboka has dismissed National Assembly Speaker Dr. Moses Wetang’ula’s reported 2032 presidential bid, arguing that the long-serving politician has repeatedly declared interest in the presidency during every election cycle without laying down a clear or credible strategy to ascend to State House.
Wamboka said such declarations have often amounted to political rhetoric rather than a well-structured national campaign capable of attracting broad based support beyond regional backing.
The MP was speaking on Friday, February 6 at Bumula Girls High School during the disbursement of bursary cheques to vulnerable students to support access to education.
The DAP-K MP revealed that the political camp he belongs to is already laying plans to front a Luhya presidential candidate to challenge President William Ruto in the 2027 General Election, insisting that the community must no longer remain spectators in national leadership contests.
“The Luhya nation cannot afford to miss on the ballot in 2027. We are going to front a candidate to challenge President Ruto. Let Wetang’ula and Mudavadi plan their 2032 bids,” Wamboka said, adding that the Luhya community has both the numbers and leadership capacity to produce a viable presidential contender.
However, Wamboka argued that President Ruto is unlikely to hand over power to either Wetang’ula or Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, noting that the Head of State already has a deputy who is positioning himself as a potential successor.
“There is no way President Ruto can leave the presidency to Wetang’ula as he claims. Other communities are also scheming to lead this country and Ruto has his own succession plans,” Wamboka stated.
Turning to local politics, the MP rallied Bumula voters to re-elect him for a second term taking a swipe at his predecessor Mwambu Mabonga whom he accused of failing to adequately support education in the constituency.
“I have only been in office for three years, but what we have achieved in Bumula in terms of education support speaks for itself,” he said, noting that other regions are already grooming national leaders such as Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro and National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa.
Wamboka also welcomed the Court of Appeal ruling delivered on Friday that upheld the constitutionality of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF), saying the kitty has played a critical role in grassroots development and supporting Education.
He accused some governors of scheming to take control of the constituency fund, arguing that MPs have demonstrated greater impact at the local level.
“Governors receive billions of shillings, but when you walk around these constituencies, you can clearly see what NG-CDF funds have been able to do,” he said.
“I appreciate the Court of Appeal ruling. Now MPs will work even harder to support development in their constituencies,” Wamboka added.
However, the legislator called on President Ruto to ensure equitable distribution of development projects across the country, arguing that Bungoma County has been sidelined, particularly in road infrastructure.
He cited projects such as the Nithi Bridge in Tharaka Nithi and the Expressway, which have received significant government funding, while key roads in Bungoma, including the Mungatsi–Musikoma Road, have stalled.
“Development must be balanced. Bungoma should not be left behind while other regions continue to benefit,” Wamboka said.
