PS Omollo, Aladwa, Stazo, Alvin and Other Nairobi Luhya MCAs Join African Divine Church Women in Seemingly Mobilisation Drive
Interior Principal Secretary Dr. Raymond Omollo has joined Makadara MP and Nairobi ODM Chairman George Aladwa, ODM Youth Leader and Upper Savannah MCA Stazo Omung’ala, Kitisuru MCA Alvin Palapala and other Nairobi Luhya MCAs in an engagement with the African Divine Church Mama Region, in a meeting that appeared to have both a leadership and political mobilisation dimension.
The engagement brought together women leaders from the African Divine Church, an indigenous Kenyan Christian denomination, with discussions focusing on women’s participation in leadership, community mobilisation and governance.
Speaking during the meeting, PS Omollo emphasised the growing role of women in shaping communities and institutions, noting that their voices and experience are essential in building responsive institutions and a more inclusive society.
“Beyond their roles in homes and places of worship, women are increasingly taking their rightful place in leadership, community mobilisation and governance,” Omollo said.
He added that working closely with faith-based organisations could create greater space for women to participate meaningfully in decisions affecting their communities and the country.
The meeting was attended by Aladwa, who is also the Nairobi ODM Chairman and Makadara MP. Aladwa has shown interest in the Nairobi gubernatorial race, making his participation in grassroots engagements across the capital increasingly significant as the 2027 political contest takes shape.
Stazo Omung’ala, the Upper Savannah MCA and ODM Youth Leader, also attended the meeting. Stazo is positioning himself for the Embakasi East parliamentary race, where he is expected to seek the seat in 2027.
Palapala, the Kitisuru MCA, is similarly positioning himself for the Westlands parliamentary seat.
Other MCAs present included Clarence Munga of Kabiro, Kennedy Swaka of Gatina, Hamisi Maleya of Kangemi, Rosemary Masitsa of Makina, Magoba David of Lower Savannah and Shadrack Machenje of Umoja 2.
Nominated MCAs Brian Itenya, Emma Isalambo and Joyce Lugonzo were also present.
Several of the sitting MCAs in attendance are considered to have strong grassroots networks and could mount successful defences of their seats in 2027. Among them are Clarence Munga, Kennedy Swaka, Hamisi Maleya and Shadrack Machenje, who have continued to maintain visibility within their respective wards.
The political composition of the meeting was also notable. Most of the elected MCAs present are affiliated with ODM or UDA, with a number of them supporting President William Ruto's bid for a second term in 2027. Their presence alongside senior government officials and other Nairobi political leaders points to the increasingly fluid political alliances taking shape in the capital.
Nairobi County Chief Officer for Sports Oscar Igaida, a former AFC Leopards Secretary General, also attended the engagement.
Although the meeting was officially centred on women’s leadership, community mobilisation and the role of faith-based organisations, the presence of several influential Nairobi politicians has triggered political interest.
The gathering is being viewed as a possible avenue for strengthening grassroots networks and galvanising support for President Ruto in Nairobi, where the administration is keen to expand its political footprint ahead of the 2027 elections.
For Aladwa, the engagement comes at a particularly important time as he seeks to consolidate his presence across Nairobi and potentially mount a gubernatorial bid.
For Stazo and Palapala, the growing political activity provides an opportunity to expand their networks as they position themselves for parliamentary contests in Embakasi East and Westlands respectively.
The involvement of women through established church networks could also prove significant in grassroots mobilisation, given the central role women play in community organisation, family networks and local leadership.