Wajackoyah Courts Atwoli’s Blessing, Seals Alliance With Symbolic Sheep Gift

Roots Party leader George Wajackoyah has made a notable political move after publicly aligning himself with COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, signaling a fresh attempt to consolidate support ahead of the 2027 General Election.

The former presidential candidate paid a courtesy visit to Atwoli at his Ildamat home in Kajiado County, where he reaffirmed his loyalty to the Luhya community and acknowledged Atwoli’s role as a senior elder and political mobiliser within the region.

During the visit, Wajackoyah presented Atwoli with a sheep, a gesture widely recognised in Luhya culture as a traditional sign of respect, submission, and allegiance. 

Atwoli described the gift as a symbolic act confirming Wajackoyah’s commitment to communal unity and shared political direction.

According to Atwoli, Wajackoyah pledged to be guided by his counsel on matters affecting the Luhya nation and broader political choices leading into the next election cycle. 

The trade unionist stated that the Roots Party leader had assured him of full cooperation and readiness to follow any collective position agreed upon by community elders.

2027 Strategy Taking Shape

The development comes as Wajackoyah continues to position himself for another presidential bid in 2027. In recent months, he has outlined radical governance proposals, including plans to make voter registration compulsory.

Under his proposal, voter registration would be directly linked to the issuance of national identity cards and driving licences. 

Wajackoyah argues that such a system would reduce misuse of public resources, strengthen democratic participation, and ensure all eligible citizens are automatically enrolled as voters.

He has indicated that, if elected, pushing this legislation would be among his first priorities in office.

Political Signals

Wajackoyah’s public alignment with Atwoli is being interpreted as a strategic effort to tap into organised labour influence and consolidate regional backing ahead of an increasingly competitive 2027 race. 

With senior political figures already repositioning themselves, the gesture underscores how symbolic acts and elder endorsements continue to shape Kenya’s political landscape.