In a startling revelation on social media, Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has opened up about the political pressure he faced during the 2022 election cycle, alleging that President William Ruto forced him to abandon his gubernatorial bid to appease two key Western Kenya leaders.
According to Khalwale, he stepped down from the Kakamega governor’s race at the request of President William Ruto, who was then seeking the presidency.
He claims the decision was aimed at calming tensions and securing the support of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, who had reportedly withheld their backing unless he exited the race.
Khalwale explained that he ultimately gave in to the pressure in order to maintain unity within the political camp and boost president William Ruto’s presidential chances.
However, Khalwale now expresses deep regret over that decision, suggesting it came at a high cost for the people of Kakamega County.
The outspoken politician strongly criticized the current county leadership, indirectly linking the governor’s past experience at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company, (KETRACO) to what he described as poor leadership qualities.
He went further to brand the county administration as deeply corrupt, blaming it for the alleged decline in service delivery and governance standards.
Khalwale lamented that Kakamega County is now struggling due to what he termed widespread mismanagement and misuse of public resources by the current county leadership.
He suggested that his withdrawal from the race paved the way for the current leadership, which he now holds responsible for the county’s challenges.
He concluded his remarks with a warning that political accountability will eventually catch up with those responsible, hinting at a future reckoning.
His sentiments have sparked debate across Western Kenya, with residents weighing in on governance issues and the direction of the county ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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