DNK International By Our Correspondent,Westlands.
The race for the Westlands parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election has attracted at least 13 aspirants, setting the stage for a competitive contest to succeed the incumbent, Tim Wanyonyi.
Among those who have declared interest are businessman Moses Adala of Linda Mwananchi, Moses Mudavadi of UDA, son of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, Kitisuru MCA Alvin Olando Palapala of ODM, Alex Matere, Mike Gumo, son of former Cabinet Minister Fred Gumo, and former Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia of ODM.
Others in the race are Betty Adera of KANU, Engineer Runalo, Ben Mwonyonyo, Simon Komu of DCP, Fredrick Oduor of DCP and Sylvia Museiya of UDA.
Wanyonyi, who has represented Westlands in Parliament, has shifted his political base to Bungoma County, where he is expected to seek the governorship in the 2027 elections.
The growing list of aspirants has already drawn attention to the battle for the Westlands seat as political parties and independent candidates position themselves ahead of the elections.
[Daily News Kenya-International@September 25,2026]
