Tim Wanyonyi to run for Bungoma gubernatorial seat in 2027
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has officially declared his intention to run for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.
Westlands MP Tim Wanyonyi has officially declared his intention to run for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat in the 2027 General Election.
Speaking on Monday, July 7, the MP affirmed his readiness to serve the people of Bungoma County after years of political service in the capital.
Wanyonyi stated that his move is motivated by both a personal connection to the county and a desire to address its challenges.
“Politics has a lot of things; I have been a politician serving in Nairobi for a very long time. Bungoma County is home and both areas have specific needs; I have been holding consultative meetings with leaders from Bungoma and others in Nairobi including my party leader,” he said.
With speculation having swirled for months over his next political move, Wanyonyi put the matter to rest with a firm declaration.
“As Tim Wanyonyi, I’m ready to serve the people of Bungoma County, that is my position,” he concluded.
Come 2027, Wanyonyi will face off with other aspiring candidates including Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa who has since declared his interest in the seat.
Speaking earlier this year, Barasa expressed confidence in his development track record, noting that he is prepared to take the next step in his political career.
“I am asking for your support that we walk together in 2027. We have someone who says it’s too early to talk of 2027 claiming you never know if you’ll reach that far.
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“For those who hold such I say that up to them. For me, in 2027 I will be there by the grace of God. I will even have added a few kilograms. The Bible says that the desires of your heart are what God grants to a man,” he said.
Notably, eight Members of Parliament from the county, led by Sirisia MP John Waluke, have since expressed their support for Wanyonyi.
“We want Bungoma to be led by someone with a clean track record, someone who has shown the ability to serve diligently and transparently. Timothy Wanyonyi is that person,” he said.
Other MPs who have endorsed Wanyonyi’s candidature include Jack Wamboka (Bumula), Martin Pepela (Webuye East), and John Chikati (Tongaren).
Dan Wanyama (Webuye West), John Makali (Kanduyi), Majimbo Kalasinga (Kabuchai), and Fred Kapondi (Mt Elgon) also endorsed their colleague.
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