There were jubilant scenes in Mwingi Central as area Member of Parliament Dr. Gideon Mulyungi publicly endorsed Kitui Woman Representative Dr. Irene Kasalu for the Kitui governorship ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The endorsement was made during a burial ceremony attended by Wiper Party leader , who welcomed the move and praised the growing unity among the party’s leaders.

Moments after Dr. Mulyungi declared his support for Dr. Kasalu’s gubernatorial bid, the crowd erupted into cheers and sustained applause. In a symbolic display of solidarity, mourners repeatedly urged the two leaders to shake hands. The pair obliged, drawing even louder celebrations from the gathering.

Speaking after the endorsement, Kalonzo congratulated Dr. Mulyungi and Dr. Kasalu for their cordial working relationship, saying unity among Wiper leaders would strengthen the party ahead of the 2027 General Election. He expressed confidence that leaders working together would enhance the party’s chances of retaining and expanding its support across Kitui County.

The endorsement is widely viewed as a significant political boost for Dr. Kasalu, whose gubernatorial campaign has continued to gather momentum. Dr. Mulyungi, a key political figure in the Mwingi region, commands considerable influence, making his backing an important development in the race for the Wiper Party ticket.

The public show of unity reinforced Wiper’s message of cohesion, with many supporters interpreting the endorsement as a strong signal of the party’s determination to rally behind a united front ahead of the 2027 elections.