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Khalwale mocks Mudavadi over failed candidates and weak influence in Western Kenya
10th November, 2025 04:18 PM
Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has aimed at Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, questioning his influence and success in Western Kenya.
Addressing the media on Monday, November 10, 2025, Khalwale said Mudavadi should not assume that he is easy to manipulate or as weak as some believe.
Speaking during the public address, Khalwale said, “Mudavadi asifikiri I am cheap like him. He had a political party… ANC… amewawacha kwa mataa.” He criticised Mudavadi for leaving his party members struggling and lacking direction.
Khalwale recalled past political events where he and his allies successfully challenged Mudavadi’s influence. “Mudavadi, kama wewe uko na nguvu ya kuambia watu wa Kakamega nani atakua gavana, inakuaje … 2002, nilileta Akaranga, mimi na Wamalwa tukakuondoa ukiwa makamu wa Rais,” he said. He emphasised that his political strategy and ability to mobilise support have repeatedly surpassed Mudavadi’s efforts.
Questions Mudavadi’s power
Khalwale went further to question Mudavadi’s strength during the 2022 elections. “Mudavadi kama uko na nguvu, inakuaje, 2022, ulikua na candidate wako, mimi nikaingia nikakubwaga chini,” he said. Khalwale pointed out that despite Mudavadi having his own candidates in key counties, they failed to secure top positions.
He specifically highlighted the Vihiga governorship race as an example of Mudavadi’s weak influence. “Kama una nguvu, mbona candidate wako wa gavana huko Vihiga alikua number 4?” Khalwale asked, suggesting that Mudavadi’s political strength in Western Kenya has been overestimated.
The Kakamega senator said his comments are meant to challenge the narrative that Mudavadi remains a dominant force in the region. Khalwale argued that political influence is demonstrated by results at the ballot box, not by claims or party titles.
He concluded by asserting that political strength must be earned through performance and effective leadership, not merely through party structures or historical claims. Khalwale’s statements reinforce his position as a key political player with a proven record of influencing electoral outcomes in Western Kenya.
