Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetang’ula endorses Fafi Ward candidate Hassan Aden Kolosho…..Photo/IP
By IP Reporter
Ford Kenya Party Leader Moses Masika Wetang’ula, EGH, MP, has reaffirmed the party’s unwavering support for its Fafi Ward candidate Hassan Aden Kolosho.
This markes a strategic push into a region where voter turnout and party loyalty have historically swung unpredictably.
During a brief community engagement, Wetang’ula described Kolosho as “a dedicated, community-centered leader” and urged residents to rally behind him.
Beyond the endorsements, data from recent electoral patterns tells a deeper story.
📊 FAFI WARD AT A GLANCE (2017–2022 DATA)
Average voter turnout: 48–56%, one of the lowest in Garissa County.
Youth voters (18–35): Estimated 62% of the voter roll — a critical bloc Kolosho is targeting with community programs and grassroots mobilization.
Top issues influencing voter behavior:
✔ Water scarcity
✔ Security & border patrol concerns
✔ Education access
✔ Pastoralist livelihoods
Despite low turnout, Fafi’s elections have been decided by thin margins averaging 300–500 votes, making every household outreach mission crucial.
🟩 FORD-KENYA’S STRATEGY SHIFT
Wetang’ula emphasized the party’s plan to rebuild from the bottom up, focusing on:
Strengthening grassroots leadership structures
Empowering local youth and women groups
Deploying early voter education teams
Positioning Kolosho as the “community-first” candidate
Internal party tracking shows Ford-Kenya’s presence in North Eastern Kenya has grown modestly from 3% in 2017 to an estimated 7–9% in 2024, driven largely by strategic alliances and improved visibility.
🎤 WETANG’ULA’S MESSAGE
“Kolosho has demonstrated commitment, leadership and a heart for the people of Fafi. We stand firmly behind him, and we urge all supporters to walk with us in delivering quality representation.”
🔍 WHY IT MATTERS
If Kolosho gains momentum, Fafi Ward could become Ford-Kenya’s strongest foothold in Garissa — opening a path for broader regional influence.
