Speaking to residents at his Ikolomani home on Saturday, Khalwale said he lost his Senate leadership position not because of poor performance, but for demanding accountability and dialogue on issues affecting Western Kenya.
“The President removed me from my duties because I confronted him and asked him to clearly explain his agenda for the Luhya community,” Khalwale said.
“You cannot ask people to support you for two terms without telling them what you plan to do for them.”
The senator insisted that his request for engagement was misunderstood and punished, despite his long-standing support for the President.
Khalwale repeated his claim that he played a key role in introducing President Ruto to voters in the Luhya region and argued that any discussion on the community’s political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election should involve him.
“I am the one who brought him to Luhyaland,” he said.
The senator insisted that his request for engagement was misunderstood and punished, despite his long-standing support for the President.
Khalwale repeated his claim that he played a key role in introducing President Ruto to voters in the Luhya region and argued that any discussion on the community’s political direction ahead of the 2027 General Election should involve him.
“I am the one who brought him to Luhyaland,” he said.
“If there is to be a discussion on whether we give him a second term, then I must be consulted.”
Khalwale’s remarks follow his removal as Senate Majority Whip earlier this month. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced on December 2, 2025, that Bungoma Senator David Wafula Wakoli had replaced Khalwale after a decision by the ruling coalition.
Following his ouster, Khalwale accused the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of deliberately sidelining him from key party activities, including National Executive Committee meetings, despite being an elected member of the party.
“Even when meetings are held, I am never informed, yet I am a member of the party’s NEC,” he said.
The outspoken senator further accused the ruling coalition of treating Western Kenya as politically insignificant, a position he says he strongly rejects.
“I have refused to accept the idea that the Luhya community does not matter,” Khalwale said.
Khalwale’s remarks follow his removal as Senate Majority Whip earlier this month. Senate Speaker Amason Kingi announced on December 2, 2025, that Bungoma Senator David Wafula Wakoli had replaced Khalwale after a decision by the ruling coalition.
Following his ouster, Khalwale accused the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) of deliberately sidelining him from key party activities, including National Executive Committee meetings, despite being an elected member of the party.
“Even when meetings are held, I am never informed, yet I am a member of the party’s NEC,” he said.
The outspoken senator further accused the ruling coalition of treating Western Kenya as politically insignificant, a position he says he strongly rejects.
“I have refused to accept the idea that the Luhya community does not matter,” Khalwale said.
“In 2027, we will be counted, and Kakamega will have a seat at the national table.”
