Just hours after the opposition brigade wrapped up its high-profile three-day tour of Kisii and Nyamira counties, the ruling United Democratic Alliance (UDA) has launched a rapid counter-mobilisation strategy in the Gusii region.
In what appears to be a calculated political response, South Mugirango MP Silvanus Osoro announced the rollout of an intensive grassroots sensitisation programme starting February 26, 2026.
Ward-to-Ward Mobilisation
The exercise is expected to run until around March 15, covering all 65 wards across the greater Gusii region.
According to Osoro, the initiative is designed to energise party supporters and solidify UDA’s structures ahead of the party’s polling station elections slated for March 28, 2026.
“Members are advised to observe peace in the entire exercise,” Osoro stated, urging discipline and order as the party undertakes its internal democratic process.
The ward-by-ward approach underscores UDA’s intention to leave little to chance in a region that has recently witnessed increased political activity from rival camps.
Ruto’s Visit and Development Agenda
Following the grassroots campaign, President William Ruto is expected to tour the region between March 15 and March 20.
A key highlight of the President’s visit will be the official launch of construction works at Suneka airstrip — a long-anticipated infrastructure project seen as significant for boosting trade and connectivity in Kisii County.
In addition, the Head of State is scheduled to inspect and commission several ongoing projects aligned with the government’s broader transformation agenda.
Political Temperature Rising in Gusii
The timing of the mobilisation drive points to intensifying political competition in the region. The opposition had just concluded rallies in Kisii town, Nyamira, Ogembo, Nyamache and Kenyenya — areas considered politically strategic in Nyanza.
UDA’s swift response, combining grassroots reorganisation with high-profile development launches, signals that Gusii is shaping up as a crucial battleground ahead of the 2027 General Election.
With both camps actively engaging supporters on the ground, political observers note that the coming weeks will likely determine which side gains momentum in a region that continues to grow in national political influence.
As party activities intensify and leaders crisscross the counties, residents and supporters alike will be watching closely to see which political formation consolidates its footing in Kisii and the wider Gusii region.
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