Kitui West Leaders Rally Behind Malombe’s 2027 Senate Bid as Nyenze Praises His Development Record
Kitui West leaders led by Member of Parliament Edith Vethi Nyenze have thrown their political weight behind Governor Dr. Julius Malombe’s anticipated 2027 Senate bid, praising his development record and commitment to fulfilling promises made to the people of Kitui County.
Speaking during a burial ceremony in Kitui West, Nyenze expressed confidence in Malombe’s leadership, saying she was proud that the Governor had not disappointed her or the residents who trusted her political judgement during the 2022 General Election campaigns. She recalled assuring voters that Malombe would deliver, based on his previous development record and experience in leadership.
The MP said the Governor had demonstrated commitment to improving the lives of residents through development initiatives, adding that his performance had given her reason to stand by the assurances she made to the electorate. Her remarks offered a strong political endorsement of Malombe as leaders begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 elections.
Kauwi Ward MCA Gabriel Munyao also praised the Governor for honouring his development commitments, noting that his administration’s work had earned him recognition and support at the grassroots. Munyao joined Nyenze in expressing readiness to support Malombe’s next political move, signalling growing political alignment around the Governor within Kitui West.
Former councillor Mwaka and several other speakers at the burial ceremony openly backed Malombe’s 2027 Senate bid, turning the gathering into a significant political moment for the Governor. The endorsements from elected leaders and grassroots voices point to emerging support for his possible transition from county leadership to national politics, with his development record increasingly becoming a central pillar of his political pitch.
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