“After Deep Reflection, I’ve Resolved to Chart an Independent Political Path” MP Didmus Barasa Says

Political tremors have sent shockwaves across Western Kenya following a bold declaration from one of the region’s most vocal lawmakers.

According to an official statement released by MP Didmus Barasa on his social media page, high-stakes local realignments have officially reshaped the county’s political trajectory.

Kimilili Member of Parliament Didmus Barasa has publicly announced his decision to forge an independent path in Bungoma County, stepping away from National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s local leadership direction.

The outspoken legislator has clarified that while their shared commitment to President William Ruto and the broad-based government has remained firm, their vision for local governance has diverged fundamentally.

He has insisted on championing merit, fair competition, and transparent leadership over long-standing political patronage.

In his address, the lawmaker has emphasized that his primary political loyalty has belonged directly to the citizens and their aspirations rather than to regional political convenience.

He has noted that the time has come for transformational development that prioritizes the economic empowerment of ordinary residents instead of serving personal interests.

Looking ahead, the MP has signaled a decisive shift toward local mobilization as he prepares for future electoral contests.

He has committed to strengthening United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots networks and building strategic local alliances across the county.

Pundits have viewed this strategic move as a calculated effort to consolidate a formidable political base ahead of his upcoming gubernatorial bid.

This high-profile divergence has ignited intense debate among voters, observers, and local leaders throughout the region.

Supporters have welcomed the decision as a necessary step toward fresh governance, while commentators have predicted heightened political competition as rival factions maneuver for influence. The unfolding drama has set an energetic tone for county politics.

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