A section of leaders from Western Kenyan have reacted to the recent meeting between lawmakers from the region with Deputy President William Ruto.
Former Shinyalu MP Anami Lisamula has castigated the lawmakers for agreeing to be ‘lumped’ together by Ruto.
He said that leaders from the region should forge unity ahead of 2022 polls.
“Our leaders must first agree to sit together and give our people political direction since Luhya is the most populous community,” argued Lisamula.
“You should be meeting more regularly to deliberate on our political destiny other than waiting for other people to bring you together and discuss how you will help them realize their political ambitions,” said Lisamula.
On the other hand, Kakamega Deputy Governor Philip Kutima wondered how the leaders expected to fight for the leadership of the country while supporting Ruto.
“You are talking about uniting our people while at the same time chasing after Ruto, how is that possible,” Kutima said.
The leaders on Thursday met Ruto at his Karen home where they agreed to work together and develop the region.