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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has launched the Magharibi Movement to mobilize support for President William Ruto in the Western region ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has launched the Magharibi Movement to mobilize support for President William Ruto in the Western region ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

In a post on Saturday, August 15, Mudavadi said the movement brings together political and community leaders from Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga and Trans Nzoia counties. 

Mudavadi noted that the movement has already brought together representatives from 12 sub-counties in Kakamega County, forming the foundation of a grassroots network to support President Ruto’s re-election bid.

“I launched the Magharibi Movement, bringing together political and community leaders from Kakamega, Bungoma, Busia, Vihiga and Trans Nzoia to give our people a stronger platform to shape the region's future.

“The journey has begun with representatives from 12 sub-counties in Kakamega, building a grassroots network that will support H.E. President William Ruto's re-election in 2027, while pursuing an agenda that extends well beyond the ballot,” Mudavadi stated. 

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File image of Musalia Mudavadi with leaders from the Western Region. 

The Prime Cabinet Secretary mentioned that the movement’s first major priority is to urge more people in the Western region to register as voters. 

“Our first mission is clear, get more people registered to vote. Political influence begins with participation, and a stronger voter base gives Western Kenya a stronger voice in determining leadership, influencing national priorities and securing its rightful place in Kenya's development,” Mudavadi added. 

The launch of the movement comes days after President Ruto said the broad-based team must secure victory in the 2027 General Election. 

Speaking on Monday in Naivasha, the Head of State said winning next year’s election will not be for the benefit of individual leaders, but for the sake of the country.

“We must win the next election. By God's grace, we must win the next election, Insha'Allah. Not for your sake but for the sake of Kenya, because the alternative is difficult to fathom,” Ruto said.

President Ruto warned that losing the election to the united opposition would be dangerous for the country.

“We have no choice because the alternative, I shudder. A group of people who have no plan, no agenda, no policy, no vision is too dangerous for Kenya,” he stated.