From left: Western region governors Fernandes Barasa, Paul Otuoma, Kenneth Lusaka and Wilbur Ottichilo, address a press briefing in Kakamega, on January 14, 2026. [Benard Lusigi, Standard]Four Western region governors have kicked off a grassroots campaign for President William Ruto’s re-election. Kakamega's Fernandes Barasa, Paul Otuoma of Busia, Wilbur Ottichilo (Vihiga) and Kenneth Lusaka of Bungoma said they have started a series of grassroots meetings to consolidate support for Ruto and unite the region to speak in one voice and have bargaining power ahead of the 2027 polls.

Source: Standard Digital January 15, 2026 09:05 UTC