On May 30, 2022, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) cleared Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetangula to run for the Bungoma senatorial seat.
Wetangula's decision to vie for the seat has been met with criticism, with some questioning why he would run for a position that is not part of the Kenya Kwanza coalition's leadership.
However, Wetangula remains committed to his goal, stating, "The focus is clear and the target is within sight. As leaders we are leading from the front and above all we are leading for you. Rest assured that even mama mboga daughter will be raised up economically," during a ceremony where he was handed a certificate by Bungoma IEBC county coordinator Grace Rono.
Wetangula emphasized that his main goal is to ensure the Luyha Community benefits in the Kenya Kwanza government, and that he is not a selfish person, but rather a leader who is committed to serving his people.
He was accompanied by Senate Speaker Ken Lusaka, who is vying for the Bungoma gubernatorial seat, and who asserted that they are on a winning contest.
"I wish to ask the people of Bungoma to conduct a peaceful election as I will be leading this team and we are assured of victory," said Lusaka.
