Wamboka, Natembeya Warn Museveni Against Interfering in Kenya’s 2027 Elections

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka and Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya have warned neighbouring countries against interfering in Kenya’s 2027 elections, accusing the government of allowing foreign nationals to become involved in domestic politics.

Wamboka, speaking at a public event in Bumula, specifically urged Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni to discourage Ugandan citizens from crossing into Kenya to participate in the elections. He linked the warning to recent government action against Burundian nationals, which he claimed was politically motivated.

According to Wamboka, some Burundians were expelled after allegedly refusing to obtain Kenyan identification documents or support President William Ruto’s re-election campaign. He said Kenyans should be allowed to choose their leaders without outside influence.

“Let Kenyans elect their leaders and send Ruto home on their own,” Wamboka said.

Natembeya supported the call, saying Kenya’s sovereignty depended on protecting the electoral process from foreign interference. His comments reflected opposition concerns that the government’s immigration measures could have political motives.

The government has maintained that the measures are related to compliance with immigration, residency and business regulations.

Wamboka and Natembeya also used the event to support Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna’s presidential campaign. Natembeya formally withdrew his own presidential ambitions in favour of Sifuna. Wamboka claimed that Western Kenya had consolidated its support behind Sifuna and said the senator was gaining support in other parts of the country.

“From Central to Nyanza everyone is singing Sifuna’s name,” he said, presenting Sifuna as a potential unifying figure for the opposition.

Natembeya said regional political alliances would be important in determining the outcome of the 2027 election. He pointed to Kalonzo Musyoka’s influence in Ukambani, Rigathi Gachagua’s position in Central Kenya, and political mobilisation in Western and Nyanza as signs of growing opposition coordination.

He questioned whether President Ruto could secure a second term if these regional alliances remain in place, arguing that the coalition that helped him win the 2022 election has since fractured.

“When he goes around with his people shouting two term, where is he going to get the votes from when all these regions are locked?” Natembeya asked.

The governor also criticised Ruto’s record in government, noting that the President has spent 15 years at the highest levels of national leadership—10 as deputy president and five as president.

“If the 15 years were not enough for him to bring change in Kenya, then why should we add him any more time?” Natembeya said.