Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has issued a bold statement ahead of the Malava parliamentary by-election, warning that the political outcome will reflect more on the Luhya community than on his own political fate.
Speaking during a rally in Kakamega County, Mudavadi rallied voters to stand firmly behind the UDA candidate, saying the election is a crucial test for the region’s political strength and unity.
Mudavadi emphasized that if the ruling party were to lose the Malava seat — and he faced consequences for the defeat — the bigger loss would fall on the community he represents.
“If UDA party fails to win the Malava parliamentary seat and I get sacked, it’s Luhyas who will lose, not me,” Mudavadi declared, drawing mixed reactions from the crowd.
His remarks have triggered debate across the Western region, with some leaders accusing him of using fear tactics to push voters toward the government’s preferred candidate. Others, however, see his statement as a wake-up call for the Luhya community to solidify its political bargaining power.
Political analysts say Mudavadi’s comments highlight the high stakes surrounding the Malava by-election, which has become a battleground for dominance between local parties and national power centers.
As the campaigns intensify, all eyes remain on how voters in Malava will respond — and whether the outcome will reshape political alignments in Western Kenya ahead of 2027.
