{"id":141021,"date":"2026-05-14T11:02:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:02:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/ukambani-votes-must-be-earned-declares-nlp-leader-augustus-muli\/"},"modified":"2026-05-14T11:02:53","modified_gmt":"2026-05-14T11:02:53","slug":"ukambani-votes-must-be-earned-declares-nlp-leader-augustus-muli","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/ukambani-votes-must-be-earned-declares-nlp-leader-augustus-muli\/","title":{"rendered":"Ukambani votes must be earned, declares NLP leader Augustus Muli\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has declared that the Kamba community will no longer give away its votes cheaply, insisting that Ukambani\u2019s estimated two million ballots must be tied to tangible development commitments ahead of the 2027 elections.<\/strong><\/p>\n

In a statement released this week, Muli accused successive governments and political leaders of treating the region as a \u201cpolitical ATM,\u201d withdrawing votes during campaigns and abandoning the community afterward.<\/p>\n

He said the cycle of loyalty without results has left Ukambani lagging behind in basic infrastructure, jobs, and services despite producing senior government officials for decades.<\/p>\n

\u201cLeave Nairobi and drive 30 minutes past our county headquarters, and you will find villages without water or electricity, children learning under trees, and roads that turn to mud in the rains,\u201d Muli said. \u201cOur votes have been used as bargaining chips for personal ambition, not for community development. That cycle ends now.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rejecting Automatic Alignments<\/strong><\/p>\n

Muli emphasized that NLP will not automatically back President William Ruto, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, former Interior CS Fred Matiang\u2019i, or Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Instead, he said the party\u2019s loyalty is to its members and the people of Ukambani, and any leader seeking support must present clear policies on jobs, affordable living, and effective devolution.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are not in Nairobi to beg for a seat at someone else\u2019s table. We are building our own table,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n

Rising Membership and National Debate<\/strong><\/p>\n

NLP\u2019s position has sparked national debate, with reports in a section of the media noting the party\u2019s rapid membership growth and growing influence. Muli said Kenyans are tired of being used and are seeking a political vehicle that defends their interests and demands respect.<\/p>\n

He insisted that partnership with Ukambani voters must include concrete plans, timelines, and accountability mechanisms. \u201cAnything less is an insult,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Ukambani\u2019s Decisive Role<\/strong><\/p>\n

Analysts note that Ukambani\u2019s votes could prove decisive in 2027. In 2022, the presidency was decided by just over 200,000 ballots. With Mt Kenya showing signs of drifting from the current administration, both major camps are expected to court Ukambani heavily.<\/p>\n

\u201cKalonzo Musyoka will be counting on the entire region to deliver him the presidency. William Ruto will be looking to us to shore up his numbers,\u201d Muli observed. \u201cIf our 2 million votes can decide the presidency, then our issues must decide the agenda.\u201d<\/p>\n

Muli concludes with a direct appeal to the Kamba electorate: \u201cYour vote is valuable. Your dignity is non-negotiable. Your future is worth fighting for. It is time we got our true worth.\u201d<\/p>\n

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