Ruto’s ally Mwambu Mabonga embraces Wetang’ula’s Ford Kenya
By Luke Oluoch, September 21, 2025Former Bumula MP Mwambu Mabonga has affirmed his support for Ford Kenya supremo Moses Wetang’ula, days after registering his regrets for not contesting the parliamentary seat on a Ford Kenya ticket.
Speaking on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Bumula Constituency, Mwambu, who contested the 2022 elections on a UDA ticket and lost to DAP-K’s Jack Wamboka Wanami, announced that he was ready to return to the Ford Kenya fold.
“I have all the reasons to defend you. I will stand by your side and defend you. I will also stand firm with your Ford Kenya party,” he stated.
Mwambu, who later secured a job in Ruto’s administration as the Chairman of the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) Board of Directors up to 2023, further urged the community to adopt a unified political front.
Luhya Unity
He stressed the need for unity of the region while cautioning his successor, who has been a fierce critic of Wetang’ula.
“The only currency we have as a region is our unity. If we cannot speak one language, we will be doomed. It is the only way we can defend our unity and bargain on the national table,” he said.
“Even our MP here must respect our leader and not only speak positively about him in his presence,” he added.
The ex-MP further revealed that he was considering making a political comeback, adding that he would soon disclose his decision to his supporters.
“I cannot be envious of the MP if he performs well. His allocation now is higher than mine,” he stated.
Political comeback
“We will talk politics at the right time. This is a church forum and not appropriate for political discussion,” he posited.
His sentiments come days after he publicly expressed regrets about not vying for the parliamentary seat in the 2022 elections on a Ford Kenya ticket.
Speaking during AFC Leopards’ gala function, Mwambu regretted not defending his seat on a Ford Kenya ticket while acknowledging the party and its leader’s influence in Bungoma.
His entrance in the race would add a fresh intrigue to the parliamentary contest for a constituency that has become famous for dumping its MP just after their first term.