The National Liberal Party (NLP) has distanced itself from what it terms the “one-term and two-term” political fixation currently dominating Kenya’s political scene, calling instead for a results-oriented and development-based approach to leadership evaluation as the country approaches the 2027 General Election.
Speaking during a Thanksgiving ceremony held at Woods Hotel in Kitui Central on Saturday, NLP Party Leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli said the ongoing debate between the opposition and the ruling administration over 2027 succession politics is premature and unhealthy for the country’s democracy.
Dr. Muli, who was formally endorsed as NLP’s Party Leader during the party’s National Delegates Conference (NDC) in July, emphasized that leaders at all levels — from the ward to the presidency — should be given adequate time to deliver on their promises before being judged by voters at the end of their terms.
“We are not part of this one-term, two-term narrative. We want to focus on performance and delivery. Kenyans should evaluate leaders based on what they have achieved during their tenure,” Dr. Muli said.
“Kwa hivyo hii mambo ya one term two term sisi hatuko. Sisi tunataka kuangalia kiongozi na uongozi wake, tunataka kuangalia kiongozi ametufanyia nini katika muda wa uongozi wake,” he added
The NLP boss further noted that the Lower Eastern region has for a long time lagged behind in development, and welcomed the recent government projects being implemented ahead of President William Ruto’s planned visit to Kitui County for the Mashujaa Day celebrations.
Dr. Muli said the NLP supports any initiative that seeks to uplift the lives of residents through improved water access, road connectivity, and rural electrification.
“We welcome the President to Kitui and hope that his visit will mark a turning point in addressing the perennial challenges our people face,” he said.
Local residents have equally expressed optimism ahead of the national celebrations. Christine Mwende, a resident of Kalundu, urged the Head of State to prioritize the water crisis in Kitui.
“If the issue of water is addressed, Kitui has the potential to become a national food basket because of its vast arable land,” said Mwende.
Another resident called for the relocation of Kitui Main Prison from the central business district, citing security concerns over frequent inmate escapes during external work assignments.
Dr. Muli’s thanksgiving event was marked by fanfare and grandeur, as he landed at his Misuuni residence aboard a chartered helicopter, accompanied by senior NLP officials and a delegation from the Agikuyu Council of Elders. His motorcade cruised through Kalundu town, attracting excitement from locals as boda boda riders escorted the convoy. The event was heavily guarded, with over 30 security officers providing protection throughout the day.
With NLP positioning itself as the “Third Force” in Kenya’s political landscape, Dr. Muli reaffirmed the party’s commitment to uniting Kenyans beyond traditional political alignments and championing an issue-based, people-centered political culture ahead of the 2027 elections.
