Senator William Kisang banks on his record, experience in bid for re-election in Elgeyo Marakwet county

Senator William Kisang of Elgeyo Marakwet county.

Senator William Kisang of Elgeyo Marakwet county during a public meeting in the region.

Elgeyo Marakwet Senator William Kisang is leveraging on his development record, achievements in securing equitable funding to get support ahead of elections.

A former Marakwet West MP, Kisang is exuding confidence of his re-election.

He cites his decade-long legislative experience, performance as a senator and extensive political networks as key assets in retaining his seat.

Central to his political positioning is his role in securing increased equitable allocations for Elgeyo Marakwet.

The county is now among 12 benefiting from an affirmative allocation of Sh374 million to disadvantaged counties, raising its total allocation from the national government to Sh6 billion.

An additional Sh700 million has been mobilised following the increase of the equitable share from Sh387 billion in 2024-25 to Sh415 billion.

Kisang presents these achievements as tangible evidence of his effectiveness in mobilising resources for local development.

He intends to channel the additional funding into flagship projects in each ward, focusing on infrastructure, youth empowerment, women’s initiatives and other high-impact social programmes.

Beyond development, Kisang has invested political capital in stabilising Kerio Valley by addressing insecurity and inter-community tensions that have historically threatened cohesion and economic progress.

This dual focus on governance and peace-building strengthens his public image as a leader capable of delivering resources and mitigating conflict.

His political strategy is anchored in inclusivity. Elgeyo Marakwet comprises the Marakwet and Keiyo sub-communities.

His outreach approach targets residents across clans, genders and social groups, aiming to broaden his base and consolidate electoral support.

He emphasises dialogue over confrontation, positioning himself as a unifying figure in a politically competitive region.

At the national level, Kisang aligns closely with United Democratic Alliance policies and William Ruto’s development agenda. This signals loyalty to the ruling party while leveraging its programmes for county-level gains.

In the Senate, Kisang serves as vice chairperson of the Energy Committee, a role that reinforces his legislative credentials and expertise in strategic sectors.

He is also known for championing transparency in local payroll management and equitable resource distribution, including interventions to address disparities affecting tea farmers and public sector workers.

As Kisang prepares to defend his seat, his narrative underscores administrative competence, resource mobilisation and conflict management.

He positions himself as a candidate whose appeal is both technical and politically strategic in a county where electoral outcomes are heavily influenced by performance and cross-community engagement.