Nakuru, Kenya – March 20, 2025
A heated political rivalry in Nakuru Town West has taken centre stage as 2027 MP aspirant Hon. Robinas Makana fired back at incumbent MP Samuel Arama following scathing remarks made during the launch of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) offices.
The exchange marks a dramatic escalation in a feud between two former allies, whose fallout has divided their supporters and reignited debates about leadership and unity in the cosmopolitan constituency.
During the NG-CDF event, Arama took aim at Makana’s efforts to rally the Gusii community in Nakuru, dismissing them as tribalistic.
“Nakuru Town West is a cosmopolitan area, and there’s no need to group people as tribes,” Arama declared.
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He went further, mocking Makana’s credentials, noting that despite holding a Master’s degree, the businessman remains “jobless” and questioned his ability to lead.
Arama also issued a provocative warning, vowing to organise a team to disrupt gatherings of the Gusii community—an apparent threat that has drawn sharp criticism.
Makana, a prominent businessman and emerging political figure, did not hold back in his response.
Speaking at a peace and reconciliation meeting in Rongai, organised by the Council of Elders, he called on the Gusii community to “stand for what’s right and tell each other the truth.”
He accused Arama of relying on outdated “politics of tokens” and failing to deliver meaningful solutions for the constituency.
“Nakuru Town West lacks a visionary leader who will bring real change,” Makana asserted, positioning himself as the antidote to Arama’s tenure ahead of the 2027 elections.
The aspirant also addressed Arama’s personal jibe about his employment status.
“Many young people have graduated from universities and colleges with no jobs. Even I, with a Master’s degree, am jobless—just doing business. How will graduates with no business survive?” Makana asked, turning the critique into a broader indictment of Arama’s leadership.
He argued that the MP has failed to empower constituents, pointing to opportunities like Teachers Service Commission (TSC) letters and police recruitment slots, which he claims Arama has not leveraged to benefit the youth.
Arama, in his earlier remarks, had countered that if Makana, with his education, could not secure a job, he was unfit to promise employment to others—a retort Makana dismissed as “retrogressive.”
The aspirant instead called for “unity of purpose” to address the constituency’s challenges, urging residents to look beyond divisive rhetoric.
The animosity between the two leaders stands in stark contrast to their once-close relationship.
Just a year ago, Makana was a staunch supporter of Arama, crisscrossing from Nakuru to Nyamira to bolster the latter’s gubernatorial bid.
However, tensions erupted when Makana announced his intention to contest the Nakuru Town West seat after Arama appeared to abandon his gubernatorial ambitions.
Since then, the duo’s friendship has soured, with their respective camps turning into bitter rivals.
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