VIHIGA, Kenya- Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has toured the Mungoma Caves, a sacred site in Vihiga County regarded as Hango Humulogoli, the spiritual womb of the Maragoli people and the home of their legendary founder, Mulogoli.
The caves, known for their winding passages carved by massive boulders, are deeply rooted in Maragoli history and identity.
During the visit, Mudavadi described the site as a “mythical underworld rich with history, folklore and spiritual meaning,” and pledged the government’s commitment to elevate the site into a nationally recognised heritage shrine and tourism destination.
His plans include improving road access, extending power and water services, and empowering the local community to benefit economically from the development.
The cultural tour comes amid a political storm over Mudavadi’s recent push for a constitutional referendum to be held alongside the 2027 General Election, a proposal that has generated widespread debate across Kenya.
Mudavadi has argued that holding a referendum concurrently with the polls would help resolve long‑standing constitutional and governance issues; he says, could otherwise jeopardise the credibility and legality of the next election.
Took a walk through the Mungoma Caves in Vihiga County, regarded as the womb and sacred shrine of the Maragoli people, fondly known as “Hango Humulogoli”, the home of Mulogoli, the legendary founder and hero of the Maragoli community.The caves are a striking natural marvel,
This comes after he started a national debate on the need to amend the constitution to expand the executive by introducing the positions of Prime Minister and Opposition leader.
Mudavadi said that Kenya has reached a “referendum moment,” and that unresolved matters, including electoral boundaries, population data, and other governance questions, should be submitted directly to voters.
He stressed that combining the referendum with the general election could save costs and provide clarity on fundamental national issues.
However, the proposal has met mixed reactions. Some political voices have dismissed the idea as impractical or politically motivated, while others argue it could deepen existing divisions ahead of the 2027 polls.
