Chief Administrative Secretary in the Ministry of foreign affairs and the former Budalangi Mp Ababu Namwamba has gone mute.
Namwamba who lost in the 2017 elections by the current Budalangi Mp Rafael Wanjala was a key figure fronting for the unity of the Mulembe nation.
Namwamba, a vibrant and vocal leader is seen by the Busia county residents as the successor of Governor Sospeter Ojaamong for the gubernatorial seat come 2022.
Since the coveted handshake between opposition leader Raila Odinga and President Uhuru Kenyatta has been on the cool waters.
The former legislator was the key Jubilee point person during the 2017 campaigns and was rewarded by the president Kenyatta to be the Chief Administrative Secretary in the ministry of foreign affairs.
Ababu Namwamba is a darling of young politicians in Kenya especially among the university students with whom many followed his footsteps.
He is known for his prowess in the legal profession and being a legislator who swore by the name of Raila Odinga as his 'president' after the disputed 2007 elections.
Namwamba is a perfect replacement of the outgoing Busia Governor Sospeter Odeke Ojaamong in the 2022 general elections.
The former legislator is known for his stand on true focused leadership for the best interest of the Kenyan people.
Namwamba's silence raises great concern over the western region unity of purpose as he is a critical figure among the youths who form a bigger percentage of the voting population in the region.