National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has officially thrown his hat into the 2032 presidential race, declaring that his decades of governance and financial mastery make him the ideal candidate to become Kenya’s sixth president.
Speaking during the official launch of the Got Kachola Road in Nyatike Sub-county on Sunday, Mbadi capitalized on a growing wave of regional unity to announce his long-term political trajectory, sending a signal that the political tides in Luo Nyanza are rapidly shifting.
“Good management of state finances and extensive experience in governance are what prepare a leader for higher callings,” a confident Mbadi told a cheering crowd.
“In the next decade, when the time comes to chart the future of this nation, I want to tell you that I am fully prepared. I have what it takes, and I will be looking to serve this country as Kenya’s sixth president in 2032.”
Mbadi, whose extensive political resume spans roles as a long-serving legislator, Minority Leader, and now the custodian of the national exchequer, argued that a deep, technical understanding of the economy is the ultimate training ground for a Head of State.
By linking his 2032 ambitions to tangible economic development, the Treasury CS positioned himself not just as a regional kingpin, but as a national statesman capable of steering Kenya’s economic future.
He pointed to ongoing infrastructure projects, like the newly launched Got Kachola Road, as concrete proof that strategic cooperation with the national government is already paying dividends for the region.
Mbadi’s bold declaration was backed by a chorus of local MPs who used the event to advocate for a departure from traditional opposition politics in favor of development-focused engagement with the state.
A section of prominent leaders from the Luo community made a passionate plea for regional unity, framing constructive engagement with the government as the only guaranteed pathway to accelerated economic growth.
Other leaders who were present called for unity of Luo Nyanza, Mark Nyamita (Uriri) issued a warning to colleagues who rely on old political rhetoric.
“Ultimately, leaders will be judged strictly by their track record and the impact made on the lives of citizens. Those who choose rhetoric over working for the people risk being decisively voted out in the next polls,” Nyamita warned.
Pete Masara (Suna West), Urged elected officials to shelf partisan bickering and align their energies toward community upliftment, noting that residents care far more about roads and service delivery than endless political contests.
Nyando’s Jared Okelo on the other hand, emphasized that the region stands to gain immensely from the state’s economic blueprint if it positions itself strategically, urging the community to back the current administration to ensure the smooth rollout of flagship projects.
The launch of the Got-Kachola Road highlights a broader, undeniable shift in Nyanza’s political landscape. With senior leaders openly prioritizing development over deep-seated political differences, Mbadi’s early 2032 declaration sets the stage for a new era of strategic, economic-driven politics in the region.
