{"id":18249,"date":"2025-09-04T10:51:11","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:51:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18249"},"modified":"2025-09-04T10:52:32","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T10:52:32","slug":"fiery-former-bunge-la-mwananchi-president-henry-shitanda-sets-sights-on-kakamega-senate-seat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodmorningkenya.com\/wp\/?p=18249","title":{"rendered":"Fiery Former Bunge La Mwananchi President Henry Shitanda Sets Sights on Kakamega Senate Seat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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KAKAMEGA, KENYA<\/strong> \u2014 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

During Kenya\u2019s hotly contested 2017 general elections, only three people held the title \u201cPresident\u201d in the public eye. There was the official Head of State, Uhuru Kenyatta, the self-declared ‘People\u2019s President’ Raila Odinga, and another bold figure rising from the grassroots \u2014 Henry Shitanda, the firebrand former President of Bunge La Mwananchi<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, the youthful activist-turned-entrepreneur has shifted his political compass and is setting his sights on an even bigger stage: the Kakamega Senate seat, currently held by the combative Dr. Boni Khalwale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking exclusively to GoodMorningKenyaNews.com<\/em>, Shitanda didn\u2019t mince his words.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI\u2019m simply responding to a higher calling from the great people of Kakamega,\u201d he declared.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHaving served this nation in various capacities, including as President of Bunge La Mwananchi, I believe I possess the capacity, experience, and boldness to step up as the next Senator. I\u2019ve traversed every constituency in Kakamega laying the groundwork \u2014 my competitors should start drafting their concession speeches. The only thing standing between them and defeat is time.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

From Streets to Boardrooms \u2014 A Man on a Mission<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Henry Shitanda\u2019s political odyssey reads like a Kenyan success thriller. From firebrand street activism to commanding the people\u2019s parliament, to now leading multi-million-shilling companies, Shitanda\u2019s rise is nothing short of extraordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He\u2019s the current director of Linzi Limited, a private security firm, and Westkel Ltd, a company with interests in transport and real estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cI learned hard work, discipline, and resilience early in life,\u201d he reflects.
\u201cI\u2019ve had the privilege of engaging with great leaders of this country who mentored me. I\u2019m the kind of person who, once I set my eyes on a goal \u2014 I achieve it.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

His days at Bunge La Mwananchi<\/em> were marked with fire and fearless resolve. One of the most publicised standoffs of his tenure was with then-Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko. Shitanda publicly challenged Sonko\u2019s unilateral engagement with JamboPay \u2014 the firm contracted to collect county revenue \u2014 even going as far as writing to the EACC and the DPP to investigate. That case remains active to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why the Senate? Why Now?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Shitanda says his decision to run for Kakamega Senator is deeply rooted in his passion for safeguarding devolution \u2014 one of the pillars of Kenya\u2019s 2010 Constitution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cDevolution is the crown jewel of our Constitution. It has brought services closer to the mwananchi. But today, it\u2019s under threat,\u201d he warns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGovernors must be held accountable. Counties must feel the real impact of devolution. As Senator, I\u2019ll ensure Kakamega doesn\u2019t just receive funds \u2014 but sees tangible value for every shilling spent.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t Shitanda\u2019s first stab at elective politics. He previously vied for the Lugari parliamentary seat, where he came in third \u2014 an outcome he attributes to joining the race late and running as an independent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe came in late, but we rattled seasoned politicians. This time, we\u2019re ready \u2014 we have the right team, the right message, and most importantly, the right party.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A Storm is Brewing in Kakamega<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As 2027 draws closer, the Kakamega political landscape is heating up, and Shitanda is entering the arena guns blazing. With a sharp tongue, a bold vision, and the backing of a growing grassroots movement, he is poised to give the political old guard a run for their money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One thing is clear \u2014 Henry Shitanda isn\u2019t just running. He\u2019s coming for the Senate seat with fire in his belly and the people of Kakamega firmly behind him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Stay with GoodMorningKenyaNews.com for exclusive updates on the Kakamega senatorial race and more on Kenya\u2019s fast-evolving political landscape.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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