DNK International By Our Reporter,Nairobi.
The race for the Westlands MP seat heats up as new contenders emerge day in day out ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The latest entrant in the race is Moses Budamba Mudavadi, the first born son of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi.
Your favourite and fast rising online media platform DNK-Internatiobal had on its various platforms announced on November 7,2025 that the young Mudavadi will be on the ballot next year for Westlands seat.
Budamba Mudavadi announced his bid this week, raising the bar to the next level for a race that continues to shape the politics of one of the toughest constituencies to win in an election within Nairobi County.
Humble, social, respectful, determined and a go getter Budamba Mudavadi will be bringing fresh energy and tough competition in the Westlands race where precision and focus will be key.
“This is my personal decision, and I have not been influenced or persuaded by anyone. I want to see the people of Westlands benefit from the real touch of services at the grassroots level. My focus is on the welfare of the people and development for Westlands.” He said when reached for a comment.
“It is always good to pick up from where your predecessor left. Some do an excellent job but some are average. For Westlands in relation to education standards set by the outgoing MP, my senior Tim Wanyonyi, I want to set the bar more-higher.” he added.
Budamba Mudavadi said he has keenly been following the unfolding dynamics within the Nairobi politics and in particular Westlands Constituency, and he has his eye on the UDA ticket as his vehicle for the 2027 general election.
He has dismissed critics who have emerged with a narrative that he will be riding on the back of his father’s political prowess, stating that he is building his own networks and the ground work he has begun will shock the nay-sayers.
“I am the son of the Prime Cabinet Secretary, that is a fact. But that does not mean I am not myself, Moses. Fine, I might wish to borrow from his political experience but on reality I am going for the seat as a UDA aspirant with the name Moses Budamba Mudavadi.” he noted.
The 34 years old son of Mululu said in politics it is your agenda that makes the people vote for you and not your name, tribe, religion or race.
He added that the youthful experience he wants to bring in the Westlands politics has nothing to do with his lineage but his passion to serve the people of Westlands constituency and Kenya in the near future.
On a UDA ticket Budamba Mudavadi will be squaring off against former LSK President Nelson Havi of DCP, Mike Gumo son to former MP Fred Gumo who once occupied the seat, national youth leader Alex Matere who is yet to state which party he will vie on and Alvin Olando (Palapala) who has an eye on the ODM ticket.
The Westlands jitters come as current Member of Parliament Tim Wanyonyi prepares to step aside after three terms in office, with plans that include pursuing the Bungoma gubernatorial seat.
Westlands constituency is one of the seventeen constituencies in Nairobi County. The constituency is situated within Westlands Sub- County, formerly Westlands District and has an area of 72.4 km2 (28.0 sq mi).
Westlands constituency contains some of the high-income suburb areas such as Runda, Lake-View, Muthaiga, Kitisuru and Highridge. Middle and low-income areas include the famous Kangemi, Githogoro, Deep-Sea, Mji Wa Huruma, Kaptagat, Kibagare, Maasai and Suswa.
It has four 5 wards, Kitisuru, Parklands/Highridge, Karura, Kangemi and Mountain View.
[DNK-International@March 4,2026]
