“Sang Takes Swipe at Mandago, Urges Uasin Gishu Leaders to Unite Behind Ruto”

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has weighed in on the ongoing political wrangles among Uasin Gishu leaders, urging them to set aside their differences and focus on development and the re-election of President William Ruto.

Speaking during a public function, Sang appeared to take a subtle jab at Uasin Gishu Senator Jackson Mandago, suggesting that many of the challenges currently facing Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim were inherited from the previous administration.

The governor noted that leadership transitions often come with the burden of unfinished projects and unresolved issues, adding that blame games would not help residents who expect service delivery from their elected leaders.

“Most of the challenges Governor Bii is dealing with today did not start during his tenure. Instead of fighting, leaders should work together to find solutions for the people,” Sang said.

His remarks come amid growing political tensions involving Governor Bii, Senator Mandago, and Soy MP David Kiplagat, whose differences have played out publicly in recent weeks.

Sang called for reconciliation among the county’s top leaders, emphasizing that unity within the Kenya Kwanza leadership in the North Rift region is critical ahead of the next General Election.

He argued that internal divisions risk undermining development efforts and could weaken the region’s political influence at the national level.

The Nandi governor further stressed that leaders from the Rift Valley should rally behind President William Ruto’s development agenda and work towards securing his re-election in 2027 rather than engaging in political infighting.

His comments add a new dimension to the Uasin Gishu leadership feud, with religious leaders and residents increasingly calling for dialogue and reconciliation among the county’s elected leaders.

As pressure mounts for a political truce, attention is now turning to whether the rival camps will heed the calls for unity and put aside their differences for the sake of development and regional cohesion.