Welcome to Nyanza, but don’t provoke us, MPs warn Gachagua
Nyanza-based MPs have warned former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua against using his upcoming visit to the region to attack local leaders or political parties. The lawmakers emphasized that the region is politically independent and will not accept instructions on how to vote.
Why it matters
The warning highlights ongoing political tensions and the struggle for regional influence in Kenya ahead of the 2027 election cycle.
ODM MPs from the Nyanza region, led by Seme MP James Nyikal, addressing journalists at Bunge Towers on August 26, 2026 /DOUGLAS OKIDDY
The article focuses heavily on the perspective of the ODM-aligned MPs, framing Gachagua's potential visit as a provocation.
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