Friday, January 16, 2026 - Treasury Cabinet Secretary, John Mbadi, has declared that he will not contest any elective position in the 2027 General Elections amid speculation linking him to the Homa Bay gubernatorial seat.
Speaking during the Privatisation and People’s Budget Dialogue
on Friday, January 16th, Mbadi dismissed speculation about his
political ambitions, stressing that his focus remains on serving the country in
his current role.
“I was originally born and raised in Migori. However, that should
not make them tell me that I should not vie for the Homa Bay County
gubernatorial race.”
“Even so, I want to clarify that I am not interested in becoming
Homa Bay County Governor,” he stated.
The Homa Bay seat is expected to attract significant
political interest, with incumbent Governor
Gladys Wanga seeking reelection.
The contest has already intensified after Deputy Governor Oyugi
Magwanga branded Wanga a “one‑term Governor” and vowed to
oppose her bid.
“Wanga
is a one-term Governor, and her time is up. I sacrificed for you to be the Governor,
but you are very ungrateful.”
“Now it
is time for payback,” he declared.
Magwanga accused her administration of mismanaging County
affairs, citing unpaid contractors and operational challenges.
He further alleged that Wanga’s 2022 candidacy was secured
through pressure from national figures, including Mama Ngina Kenyatta, Charity
Ngilu, Martha Karua, Fred Matiang’i and Francis Atwoli, who influenced ODM
leader, Raila Odinga, to endorse her.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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