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Political temperatures in Mbooni Constituency have reached a boiling point, as residents mount a fierce backlash against sitting MP Kivasu Nzioka, accusing him of presiding over a decade of stagnation, missed opportunities, and failed leadership.
For many locals, the latest developments under the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) have not only brought hope but also exposed what they term as “ten years of nothingness.” The announcement of major road upgrades and infrastructure projects in Makueni County, including within Mbooni, has triggered outrage rather than celebration, with residents questioning why such progress is only now materializing and without any visible input from their current MP.
The projects, aligned with the national development agenda of William Ruto, include key road upgrades and the construction of critical infrastructure such Wote -Kako-Ngoluni Tarmacking that was part of the projects . Yet, instead of earning credit, Hon. Kivasu Nzioka finds himself at the center of a political storm, with critics arguing that he has been completely absent from the development matrix.
On the ground, the verdict from a growing section of the electorate is brutal and unforgiving: that their MP has reduced leadership to issuing small bursaries amounts, many residents equate to little more than bus fare while failing to secure transformative projects that could uplift the constituency. To them, this is not leadership, but tokenism.
“Ten years in office and nothing to show no major roads, no meaningful projects, no serious lobbying,” lamented one resident during a recent public gathering. “We have been left behind while other regions move forward.”
In sharp contrast, former MP Michael Kisoi Munyao is rapidly gaining political ground, with supporters portraying him as the driving force behind the renewed development focus in Mbooni. His March 3, 2026, meeting with President William Ruto at State House is now being hailed as a turning point one that allegedly unlocked the very projects now shaking the political landscape.
Backed by this momentum, Kisoi is being framed as a leader who understands the art of lobbying one who delivers results, not excuses. His allies argue that while the current MP “watched from the sidelines,” Kisoi was actively engaging power corridors to ensure Mbooni was not forgotten.
The pressure is further compounded by cracks within the Wiper Patriotic Front.
The party’s recent Ukambani tour has come under scrutiny for failing to address Mbooni’s concerns, leaving many to question whether the constituency has been abandoned politically as well.
As criticism intensifies, political observers say Hon. Kivasu Nzioka is now “under siege,” with his re-election prospects appearing increasingly fragile. The narrative taking hold among voters is that his time in office has been defined not by impact, but by inertia and that the tide has already turned against him.
With the electorate now more alert and demanding accountability, Mbooni is witnessing a political awakening. And as the next general election looms, one message is echoing across the constituency: performance matters and patience has run out.
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