Former Senator Boni Khalwale drops his Kakamega gubernatorial bid

Former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale has stepped down for Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala in the Kakamega County gubernatorial race.

The two aspirants from United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and Amani National Congress (ANC) reached a consensus after extensive talks with their supporters and the leadership Kenya Kwanza Alliance.

They made the announcement at Deputy President William Ruto’s Karen office Wednesday in the presence of party leaders Musalia Mudavadi (ANC), Moses Wetang’ula (Ford Kenya), MPs Dan Wanyama (Webuye West), Benjamin Washiali (Mumias East), Mwambu Mabonga (Bumula) among others.

We salute Senator @KBonimtetezi for standing tall to graciously cede ground for @Cleophasmalala to run for the Kakamega Gubernatorial seat. We pledge to work with him — using his passion, experience and rich political networks — to drive our campaigns. pic.twitter.com/GCiawjwkxN

— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 23, 2022

Mr Khalwale will contest for the Kakamega Senators position.

Party Leaders @MusaliaMudavadi (ANC), @Wetangulam (Ford Kenya) & MPs Dan Wanyama (Webuye W.), @BenWashiali001 (Mumias E.), @HonGachagua (Mathira), @NdindiNyoro (Kiharu), @HonAdenDuale (Garissa Township), Mwambu Mabonga (Bumula) & Kakamega Majority Leader Joel Ongoro were present. pic.twitter.com/w4gWssU0UL

— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) March 23, 2022