National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei stirred political conversations after declaring that President William Ruto's camp is not worried about losing votes from the Mt. Kenya region.
She argued that support from the broad-based alliance, particularly ODM strongholds, would compensate for any losses in the vote-rich region.
According to Shollei, politics is a game of numbers, and she expressed confidence that the coalition backing President Ruto has enough support across the country to secure another victory.
She also dismissed concerns that internal disagreements within ODM would affect the presidential vote, insisting those disputes mainly concern local elective positions.
Her remarks quickly sparked reactions online, with supporters and critics interpreting the statement differently.
While some praised her confidence and described it as a realistic political calculation, others questioned whether writing off Mt. Kenya votes was a wise strategy ahead of such a crucial election. Supporters appeared divided as the debate intensified.
The comments also come at a time when the Mt. Kenya region remains at the center of Kenya's political discussions, with rival leaders making competing claims over who truly commands the area's support.
What happened next surprised many as the remarks spread rapidly across social media platforms, fueling even more public debate.
With the next General Election drawing closer, every political statement is likely to face intense scrutiny. Whether Shollei's confidence reflects the coalition's actual strategy or simply political optimism remains a question that only time will answer.