BUNGOMA, Kenya – National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has finally spoken out about the secret behind the Luhya community ascending to power at the end of President William Ruto’s tenure in its numerical strength.
Wetang’ula, the former Bungoma senator, expressed concern that despite the community boasting of high numbers of eligible voters, the numbers have not counted on polling day.
“I, therefore, challenged MPs to support their seniors who are eyeing the presidency instead of politically strangling them,” said Wetang’ula.
What Wetang’ula wants Luhya leaders to do
He also challenged his fellow leaders from the Mulembe nation to drive locals to register in large numbers and come out to vote for one of their own on election day.
“I acknowledged that while constructive criticism by leaders was crucial for posterity, the region’s political strategy should not be unveiled in funerals,” added the National Assembly Speaker.
Wetang’ula sent this message to his official X account after attending the burial of Mzee Peter Nasong’o Nabwera at Mutonyi village in Malava Constituency, Kakamega County.
The deceased was the brother of former Cabinet Minister Burudi Nabwera and the uncle of Lugari MP Nabii Daraja Nabwera.
What Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka said
Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka, who also spoke during the burial, reiterated the need for a realistic transition plan for the Mulembe nation to make the numbers count.
He rallied our senior Mulembe leaders to be serious about pursuing the country’s leadership and the community’s developmental progress and practicing unity to collectively deliver and get the needed space on the national table.
“With full of wisdom, Luhya elder Mzee Burudi Nabwera called on the government to live true to its promises, avoid lies, and avoid hurting Kenyans if it has to regain citizens’ trust,” said Wanami.
All we know about the elusive Luhya unity
Luhya unity refers to the idea of political mobilisation within the Luhya community, which is Kenya’s second-largest ethnic group.
There has been a call for greater cohesion in political representation, but challenges persist as the community is often viewed as politically inconsequential and struggling to present a united front.
Efforts to consolidate their influence have been underway, but genuine unity remains elusive as the community grapples with tribal affiliations and internal divisions.
