Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has vowed that all elective seats will be taken by the broad-based team.

While speaking during a roadside rally in Mumias East Constituency on Saturday, May 2, 2026, Barasa, who also doubles as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Kakamega County Chairman, urged residents to elect leaders only on United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) tickets.

“Kuanzia kiti ya MCA, MP, Senator Governor hadi president tutachagua ODM na UDA,” he stated.

He also faulted former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who had earlier slammed leaders from the region for politicking during the Labour Day celebrations held in Vihiga.

Barasa stated that whatever politics took place on May 1, 2026, which saw COTU boss Francis Atwoli endorse William Ruto’s second term, reflects the stand of the Western Kenya region, adding that they fully support the re-election of President William Ruto and the broad-based government.

Barasa also vouched for his second term, urging Kakamega residents to rally behind his re-election.

Barasa-Nabwera feud

Days ago, the governor came out with fury, spelling doom to Lugari MP Nabii Nabwera, saying that he is a Wantam legislator, vowing that he will make sure that Nabwera, who has been going round the county attacking him, won’t be re-elected.

The governor predicted a difficult political future for the first-term MP, urging him to draw lessons from former Shinyalu MP Justus Kizito, who was also known for frequently attacking the then Kakamega governor, Wycliffe Oparanya.

He accused Nabii Nabwera of spreading propaganda and blackmail within the public service, warning that such behaviour should not be extended to the Kakamega County government.

“Mimi nitahakikisha Mheshimiwa Nabwera ni wantan. Enda uulize mbunge wa shinyalu wa zamani ambaye pia alipenda kupinga governor kile lilimfanyikia,” Barasa said.

Washiali endorses Barasa

This also came moments after he was endorsed by former Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali for his second term.

The outspoken former legislator heaped praise on Barasa, saying that he deserves a Tutam.

He went on to state that, as the Abawanga people, they have already made a firm decision that Barasa must serve for 10 years, insisting that it is the community’s stand.

“We, as the Abawanga community, have already made a resolution that Barasa is a Tutam governor; there is nothing else to add on, and that is our resolve.” Washiali said