Wamalwa urges Kenyans to learn from history ahead of 2027 elections
By Faith Lagat, December 4, 2025DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa has called on Kenyans to draw crucial lessons from the country’s political history as the nation heads toward the 2027 General Election, insisting that no outcome is ever predetermined in Kenya’s democracy.
Speaking during the burial of former Cabinet Minister Joseph Munyao in Kalawa, Makueni County, Wamalwa used the solemn occasion to send a strong political message to the nation.
“Recent public statements about the political landscape ahead of 2027 remind us why it is essential to remain grounded in the lessons of our history,” read Wamalwa’s X post dated December 4, 2025.
“Kenya has never been a country where outcomes are predetermined or where individuals are confined by the limits others place on them. Time and again, those considered unlikely or underestimated have stepped forward and shaped the course of our nation,” Wamalwa told mourners.
He added, “Our democracy thrives because every Kenyan, regardless of region, background, or stature, has the space to stand up, to be counted, and to make a difference.”
Paying tribute to a legacy
Wamalwa spoke alongside Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, National Assembly Speaker Emeritus Justin Muturi, and Makueni Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr as they paid their last respects to the late Munyao, who died on November 22, 2025, at the age of 85.
“As we lay Hon. Munyao to rest, we celebrate a life well lived, and we reaffirm our commitment to the values he embodied, integrity, courage, and service to the people,” he said.
The funeral provided an opportunity for political leaders to reflect on Kenya’s democratic journey while emphasising the importance of principled leadership and public service.
Guarding democracy
The remarks come barely a week after the November 27 mini-polls in 22 electoral areas, which have been heavily criticised for widespread irregularities.
In its final report released on December 3, the Elections Observation Group (ELOG) noted electoral violence, voter bribery, and political interference despite the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission’s (IEBC) strong technical performance.
ELOG documented clashes in Kasipul, Malava, Mbeere North, Nairobi, and Machakos, as well as harassment of observers and open voter inducement.