Atwoli Alleges Plot to Split Western Kenya Votes
COTU SG claims Sifuna's bid is backed to divide region
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has alleged that Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna's 2027 presidential bid is being backed by unnamed political figures to split Western Kenya's voting bloc.
Atwoli warned that a divided vote could weaken the region's political influence and make it harder for Western Kenya to rally behind a strong presidential candidate in the future.
Regional Unity
He urged residents to remain united and support President William Ruto's re-election bid, arguing that regional alignment with the government is important for advancing Western Kenya's development agenda.
Source: Nairobi Wire. AI-assisted summary.
