Senate Speaker Kenneth Lusaka has laughed off the troubles of his former constituents in Bungoma county.
The latter was area Governor for one term between 2013 and 2017, before his loss to the incumbent Wycliffe Wangamati.
He now says that the people have only themselves to blame for whatever challenges they might be facing now.
Speaking on Tuesday, Lusaka said that the choice to kick him out was wrong and the people are now coming to terms with the fact that choices have consequences.
"Huenda wanapata shida lakini walijitakia wenyewe. Wao wenyewe ndio waliofanya maamuzi (they made the decision, it's now their time account for their decision)," he said.
Lusaka was speaking on 'Bunge La Maisha' show on Radio Maisha, on Tuesday morning.
He added that he has not been frequenting the region lately, with regards to the nature of his new role which demands a constant presence in Nairobi.
"Sijakuwa kule kama zamani ambapo tulifanya kazi na watu wa Bungoma (unlike before when I was constantly on the ground, I have not been frequenting Bungoma)," he added.
He stressed the need for changes to elevate the Senate to the upper house.
Lusaka said that the house should be made to handle higher issues as compared to the National Assembly which appears to rank on top of it in the current system.
The house, he added, brings together brilliant and experienced minds who need more powers.
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