Saboti MP Caleb Amisi is facing a tough political battle in his constituency even as he seeks to play a critical role in national politics ahead of next year's polls.
Amisi is charting an ambitious national political course by planning to launch a new movement aimed at mobilising and fronting young people ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Yet back in his constituency, he is facing mounting pressure as a growing number of aspirants position themselves to unseat him.
"I have been elected twice and I believe the people of Saboti have confidence in my work," said Amisi, whose Trans Nzoia constituency has become a hive of political activity amid early campaigns.
The second-term legislator is navigating a charged political landscape as shifting national alliances, rising youth demands and the approaching 2027 elections reshape the political terrain.
The only ODM MP in Trans Nzoia serving a second term, Amisi has increasingly distanced himself from his party's cooperation with President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration.
He has remained critical of the arrangement with the UDA, insisting that ODM should remain true to its founding ideals.
Amisi has also criticised what he describes as the Linda Mwananchi movement's departure from its original objectives. Instead, he has called for a people-centred political renaissance rather than what he terms opportunistic political realignments.
While Amisi seeks to broaden his national political profile, youthful leaders back home are already laying the groundwork for a fierce contest.
Among them is Julius Cherry Sabila, who has emerged as one of the leading challengers by appealing to voters seeking a change in leadership.
Sabila's entry into the race has generated excitement, particularly among young people, as he campaigns on a platform centred on development and service delivery.
He has criticised the pace of development in the constituency, citing poor roads, inadequate water supply and under-equipped health facilities among the pressing challenges facing residents.
"I will pioneer a new path to progress under a fresh vision by tackling development challenges and fighting for residents who need title deeds, clean water, electricity and access to education for all," Sabila said.
He has urged young people and Gen Z voters to demand accountability and solutions to poverty, disease, jigger infestation and hunger, which he blamed on years of poor leadership and politics driven by tribalism.
Sabila said he has already initiated several privately funded community projects, including water springs in Museng, Chebosan, Bondeni Kinyoro, Taban in Sukwo and Kitalale Phase Three.
He is among the youthful aspirants seeking the UDA nomination for the Saboti parliamentary seat ahead of next year's election.
Other contenders seeking the party ticket include Bernard Wambwa and Thomas Kwalia.
