The National Liberal Party (NLP) has officially opened its 35th branch in Mutomo, Kitui South, marking a major milestone in its aggressive grassroots expansion campaign. The latest launch, held amid rising political activity in the region, cements NLP’s growing presence in Kitui County and the wider Ukambani bloc.
The event was attended by senior party officials, mobilizers, and local leaders who praised the party’s structured rollout and commitment to inclusive governance. Party Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli, who is currently away on a business trip abroad, addressed the occasion via phone call with Channel 15 News.
“This is more than just a branch—Mutomo represents our vision for decentralized, people-first politics,” said Dr. Muli. “This is a party of the people, by the people. Our mission is to establish real structures and empower communities from the grassroots up.”
In just a few months, the NLP has registered over 130,000 members, with ambitious plans to reach 200,000 members in Kitui County alone and 400,000 across Ukambani by June 2026. The party has become increasingly visible, especially as speculation mounts over a possible Wiper–UDA merger, prompting voters to seek credible alternatives that reflect their aspirations.
NLP has seized this moment to differentiate itself through consistent ground engagement, branch openings, and a message of clean, transformative leadership. The party is expected to open more offices in Kitui East and Kitui South, continuing its steady march across all eight constituencies in Kitui.
“We’re not waiting for political deals or last-minute coalitions,” noted a senior NLP organizing official at the Mutomo event. “We’re building something sustainable—office by office, member by member.”
The Mutomo launch drew enthusiastic crowds, particularly from youth and women’s groups, many of whom expressed confidence in NLP’s ability to offer fresh political direction. Branded tents, grassroots mobilization drives, and registration booths were set up to onboard new members on the spot.
With the 2027 elections drawing near, NLP’s structured rollout, disciplined messaging, and growing numbers are beginning to reshape the political terrain in Ukambani—and potentially beyond.
