David Wafula Wakoli is the senator representing Bungoma County, a youthful and increasingly prominent figure in western Kenya’s political landscape.

Born in June 1983, Wakoli trained as a teacher and worked in the county’s schools before entering elective politics, a background that shapes his public messaging on education, youth empowerment, and community oversight.

Wakoli’s entry to the Senate followed a high-profile vacancy created when Moses Wetang’ula moved to the Speaker’s chair.

Running on a Ford Kenya ticket, he won the December 2022 by-election and was sworn into the Senate to succeed Wetang’ula.

Educational Background

He attended St Peter Mumias Primary School for his primary education and Musingu High School in Kakamega for secondary education.

He then proceeded to Egerton University, where he obtained a Bachelor of Education degree.

Wakoli Life Before Politics

Before entering politics, Wakoli trained as a teacher at Egerton University and worked as a Teachers Service Commission (TSC) educator in Bungoma schools.

In 2011, TSC employed and posted him to Friends Milima Secondary School in Tongaren, where he served until around 2013.

He later left secondary teaching, and he served as a board-of-management teacher at Bungoma High School and Baptist Secondary in Bungoma.

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From Personal Assistant to Party Stalwart

Wakoli is widely known locally for his long association with Ford Kenya and for having served as a close aide within the Wetang’ula political orbit, a relationship that helped build his name recognition and political network across Bungoma.

He is best described as a loyal Ford-Kenya cadre who has supported grassroots mobilisation.

Legislative Priorities and Public Oversight

On the floor of the Senate, Wakoli has emphasized grassroots oversight and accountability.

He has called for stronger scrutiny of county expenditures, fair allocation of development projects, and measures to protect public resources at the local level.

Parliamentary records show him participating in debates that spotlight corruption, job allocation fairness and county governance.

Public Perception and Controversies

Like many emerging politicians, Wakoli’s public profile includes supportive grassroots followings as well as critics.

Social media and local pages carry both praise and allegations; some hostile posts accuse him or associates of impropriety, while official reporting and mainstream outlets focus on his electoral win and legislative work.

Readers should weigh verified reporting against unverified social posts.

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Recent Developments and Influence

Wakoli’s influence within Kenya Kwanza and Ford Kenya has grown since his election.

Recent parliamentary news indicates he has been tapped for larger roles within the Senate caucus, reflecting rising trust among coalition colleagues and signalling his growing profile in national politics.

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National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula speaker at delegation of Judiciaries on November 7, 2025. PHOTO/PK