National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah and Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi are among top national leaders currently attending a major fundraising event for the construction of a Priests’ House at St. Martin’s Catholic Church Kwa Mutonga in Kitui West Constituency.
The high-profile fundraiser, which is currently underway, has drawn a host of political, religious and business leaders from across the country, with Kitui County Assembly Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya also among the key leaders present at the event.
Hundreds of faithful and local residents have turned up for the church harambee aimed at supporting the construction of modern accommodation facilities for priests serving at the parish.
Beyond its religious significance, the event has already attracted political attention due to the presence of influential Kenya Kwanza leaders in the Wiper stronghold of Kitui County ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Political observers say the increasing involvement of national government-allied leaders in church fundraisers and grassroots events across Kitui signals a growing push to establish political networks in the region ahead of the next polls.
Speaker Kevin Kinengo Katisya’s role in hosting and mobilizing leaders for such events is also being viewed as politically significant due to his influence within the County Assembly, where he commands support from a majority of MCAs.
Analysts argue that the continued association between national Kenya Kwanza leaders and political figures aligned to the Speaker could point to early coalition-building efforts and shifting political dynamics that may shape Kitui’s succession politics ahead of 2027.
The fundraiser continues amid heightened political interest, with leaders expected to address congregants and local residents during the ongoing event.
