Opposition leaders on Friday, July 4, 2025, intensified their Western Kenya charm offensive with the official opening of DAP-K’s Chui House offices in Bumula, Bungoma County, and a second stop in Butula constituency, Busia County.

Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Democratic Action Party-Kenya (DAP-K) boss Eugene Wamalwa were joined by a host of political heavyweights, including embattled Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, ex-Speaker Justin Muturi, DCP deputy party leader Cleophas Malala, and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya.

The Western tour, dubbed a “Mulembe Nation listening mission,” began in Bumula, where DAP-K unveiled its new headquarters before proceeding to Butula.

Sharing updates on X, Gachagua stated, “Together with my brothers Kalonzo Musyoka, George Natembeya, Eugene Wamalwa, Fred Matiangi, Cleo Malala, Justin Muturi and other leaders, we kicked off our second day of the Mulembe Nation tour with the official opening of the DAP-K offices in Butula constituency, Busia County.”

He noted that residents of Busia reaffirmed their desire for a “new Kenya where the rule of law prevails” and showed a growing appetite to “engage directly, without intermediaries or power brokers.”

The twin events drew large crowds clad in DAP-K colours, waving placards and chanting slogans, in what appeared to be a show of opposition unity and grassroots mobilisation. The tour comes amid growing political realignments.

Kalonzo emphasised that the coalition was focused on action, not political theatrics. “We are not here for drama. We are here for change, for unity, and for the people,” he said.

Wamalwa echoed the sentiment, outlining DAP-K’s ambition to modernise politics through initiatives like the *509# USSD platform, aimed at increasing member engagement and voter registration.

With both Bumula and Butula stops wrapped up, the message to supporters was clear: a new alliance is in the making, and it intends to speak directly to Kenyans.