Mayoni MCA Fredrick Watitwa has replaced Chekalini MCA Titus Kwoma as the Kakamega County Assembly Minority Leader after securing the support of minority members in a vote.
The leadership change follows Kwoma’s decision to join the Linda Mwananchi Movement, a move that has reshaped political alignments within the county assembly.
Speaking to the press after his removal, Kwoma said it would be difficult to sell the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) agenda in Kakamega County, arguing that the majority of residents do not identify with the ruling party.
He further observed that the Linda Mwananchi movement has gained considerable political support in the region compared to UDA.
Kwoma also revealed that he will not seek re-election as the Chekalini Ward MCA in the 2027 General Election. Instead, he said he intends to work with like-minded individuals and play a role in the gubernatorial contest.
He expressed satisfaction with the decision by minority members to replace him, noting that the move was consistent with his own political decision to join the Linda Mwananchi camp.
Meanwhile, the newly elected minority leader, Fredrick Watitwa, said he was ready to take up the position and champion the UDA agenda in Kakamega County as part of efforts to secure President William Ruto’s re-election in 2027.
