Ukambani votes must deliver development in 2027, NLP leader Muli says

Muli accused successive administrations of using the region’s voting bloc during campaigns while failing to address long-standing challenges such as poor infrastructure, unemployment, water shortages and inadequate public services.

“Leave 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,” he said, in a statement.

Muli argued that Ukambani has remained underdeveloped despite producing senior political leaders over the years, blaming what he described as a culture of political loyalty without accountability.

The NLP leader said any coalition seeking support from the region would have to present clear policy proposals on employment, cost of living, devolution and infrastructure development.

“We are not in Nairobi to beg for a seat at someone else’s table. We are building our own table,” he said.

Muli’s remarks come amid growing attention on the National Liberal Party, which has recently claimed an increase in membership and visibility in national politics.

He maintained that political partnerships involving Ukambani must be based on specific development commitments, timelines and accountability measures rather than campaign promises.

Political analysts have increasingly pointed to Ukambani as a potentially decisive voting bloc in the 2027 election cycle. With the 2022 presidential race decided by a narrow margin, both government-allied and opposition camps are expected to intensify efforts to win support in the region.

Muli said the region’s electoral strength should give residents greater leverage in shaping the national political agenda.

“If our votes can decide the presidency, then our issues must decide the agenda,” he said.

He concluded by urging voters in the region to demand accountability from leaders seeking political support, saying their votes should not be taken for granted.