Westlands Is Not a Dumping Ground for Chiwawas” – Sande Gavana Tears IntoMudavadi’s Son as Palapala Emerges as Home-Grown Hope

The battle for the Westlands parliamentary seat is already heating up, with fiery political activist Sande Gavana launching a scathing attack on the entry of Moses Budamba, the son of Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, into the race.
Budamba, 34, recently declared his intention to vie for the seat on a UDA ticket, setting the stage for what is shaping up to be one of the most competitive parliamentary contests in Nairobi ahead of the 2027 General Election.
But Gavana has dismissed the bid in dramatic fashion, warning Westlands residents against electing what he calls “CHIWAWAs” — a term he uses to describe wealthy political heirs parachuting into constituencies without deep local roots.

“Westlands is not a dumping ground for Chiwawas,” Sande declared.
“You cannot wake up one morning because your father is powerful in government and decide that Westlands is the next political playground.”

In a pointed jab at the Mudavadi political dynasty, Sande questioned why Budamba was not seeking to inherit the family’s political base in Sabatia, a constituency historically represented by both his father Musalia Mudavadi and his grandfather.

“If Budamba wants to lead, why not go to Sabatia where his father and grandfather built their political careers?” Sande posed.
“Why run to Westlands? Tell us — what development have the Mudavadis ever done here?” Sande said.

The Westlands seat will fall vacant after long-serving MP Tim Wanyonyi opted not to defend it in 2027 as he shifts focus to the Bungoma gubernatorial race.

With the seat open, a crowded field of aspirants is already lining up.
Among those who have expressed interest are former Law Society of Kenya president Nelson Havi, political operative Bernard Mwonyonyo, businessman Stanley Livondo, and Michael Gumo, the son of former Westlands MP Fred Gumo.

Yet amid the growing list of contenders, Sande Gavana is strongly rallying behind Kitisuru MCA Alvin Olando “Palapala”, whom he describes as the authentic grassroots candidate capable of representing Westlands residents.
According to Sande, Palapala embodies the kind of leadership the constituency needs , locally rooted, accessible, and deeply familiar with the everyday struggles of residents.

“Palapala is made in Westlands for Westlands,” Sande said.
“He understands the people, the estates, the businesses and the youth of this constituency. He is the dose for all these Chiwawas masquerading as leaders.”

Sande argued that Westlands voters must guard their seat against political “parachuting,” insisting the constituency deserves a leader who has grown within its social and political fabric.

“Westlands residents must not allow outsiders to experiment with our future,” he added.
“Leadership is not inheritance. It is service.”

As political temperatures continue to rise, the Westlands race is shaping up as a high-stakes battle between political dynasties, seasoned national figures, and emerging grassroots leaders.

With campaigns still in their early stages, one thing is already clear: the fight to succeed Tim Wanyonyi will be fiercely contested — and voices like Sande Gavana are determined to ensure the debate over who truly belongs in Westlands politics remains front and centre.

_{Good Morning Kenya will continue following the unfolding Westlands race and the candidates positioning themselves to take over one of Nairobi’s most influential parliamentary} seats.