NAIROBI, Kenya —The race for the Westlands parliamentary seat is intensifying as new contenders emerge ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Sources indicate that Moses Budamba Mudavadi, son of Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, is gaining traction in one of Nairobi County’s most competitive constituencies.
Known for his humility, determination, and grassroots approach, Budamba Mudavadi has pledged to bring focus and precision to Westlands politics.
“This is my personal decision, and I have not been influenced or persuaded by anyone. I want to see the people of Westlands benefit from real grassroots services. My focus is on the welfare of the people and development for Westlands,” he told a local media outlet.
Westlands Constituency, located in Westlands Sub-County, spans high-income suburbs including Runda, Lake-View, Muthaiga, Kitisuru, and Highridge, as well as middle- and low-income areas such as Kangemi, Githogoro, Deep-Sea, Mji Wa Huruma, Kaptagat, Kibagare, Maasai, and Suswa.
The constituency is divided into five wards: Kitisuru, Parklands/Highridge, Karura, Kangemi, and Mountain View.
If cleared, Budamba Mudavadi plans to contest on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket. He has emphasized the need to establish his own political identity independent of his father’s influence.
“I am the son of the Prime Cabinet Secretary; that is a fact. But that does not mean I am not myself, Moses. I might borrow from his experience, but I am going for the seat as a UDA aspirant in my own name,” he said.
The Westlands contest will see Budamba Mudavadi face several established candidates, including former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi, Mike Gumo, son of former MP Fred Gumo, Alex Matere, and Alvin Olando, who will run on an ODM ticket.
The current MP, Tim Wanyonyi, is stepping aside after serving three terms.
Nelson Havi announced his candidacy on August 12, 2025, unveiling a four-point agenda centered on parliamentary representation, equity and inclusion, accountability, and development.
Havi previously vied for the Westlands seat in 2022 under a UDA ticket but was defeated by Wanyonyi of ODM.
