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Turbulence is rippling through Ford Kenya’s ranks following explosive claims by Kabuchai MP Majimbo Kalasinga that senior party officials, including National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, are orchestrating his political downfall.
The allegations, made public during a women’s empowerment event on July 13, 2025, point to a widening internal battle that could drastically reshape the party ahead of the 2027 general elections.
“Plotting My Downfall”—What Majimbo Says.
Kalasinga, who came into Parliament on the Ford Kenya ticket, asserts that the party is already positioning a Member of County Assembly (MCA) to challenge him. According to him, this is the backlash for his refusal to toe party lines on key national issues including voting against the 2024 Finance Bill and opposing controversial moves like the leasing of Nzoia Sugar Company to a private investor.
He said, in no uncertain terms, that his defiance has been interpreted by party leadership as disloyalty—enough to activate plans to replace him. —
Evidence of Fracture: Snubbed Events and Accusations of Betrayal.
Tensions intensified when two MCAs under Kalasinga’s influence—Edwin Opwora (Luuya/Bwake Ward) and Polycarp Wandabusi (West Nalondo Ward)—failed to attend a high-profile school bus donation tour led by Kalasinga. Each absence has been painted by him as betrayal, especially since the MCAs were instrumental in supporting his nomination in 2022.
Further intrigue surrounds party branch leadership elections in Kabuchai, where Wandabusi was elected branch chair in a contest observers say was flawed and deeply contested by Kalasinga’s camp. The defeats and absence of support during major events suggest eroding loyalty within his constituency.
Leadership Response: Resistance, Loyalty, and Political Strategy.
Despite these signs of dissent, Kalasinga has framed his criticisms carefully: he insists that he respects Wetang’ula—referring to him as his political father—and will not resort to character attacks, even if he ends up running under a different banner.
However, his opposition on issues like the 2024 Finance Bill appears to have drawn the ire of party leadership. The suggestion that he may lose the Ford Kenya ticket for 2027 indicates the extent to which internal discipline and conformity are being enforced.
Stakes for Ford Kenya: Party Unity vs. Internal Turmoil.
Ford Kenya, under Moses Wetang’ula’s leadership, finds itself between a rock and a hard place. On one side, it must project unity and strength ahead of critical elections. On the other, persistent defections, high-stakes local rifts, and public discord threaten to erode its base.
Analysts warn that unresolved internal conflict could cost the party in Kabuchai and similar hotspots. If MCAs and local leaders distance themselves from the MP, turnout and ground mobilization could suffer.
