The unveiling of Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi as the Luhya community spokesperson is going to change the political situation in this part of the nation.
As much as this might sound to be good news to residents who have been dreaming of unity, Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula is among leaders having sleepless nights following what took place at the Bukhungu Stadium on Saturday.
In the past, Wetangula had affirmed that he has what it takes to become the opposition’s presidential flag bearer.
With the entrance of Mr Mudavadi to the political equation of this team, Wetangula’s troubles seem to have started.
The recent appointment of Mudavadi to act as the mouthpiece of the Luhya community leaves Weta as he is popularly known in the region a weaker man.
Former Trade Minister Mukhisa Kituyi and Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka are among the leaders who have dismissed Wetangula’s presidential bid.
Things have become even tougher on his side after several leaders convened a meeting and named someone else to speak on behalf of the community.
Led by COTU secretary Francis Atwoli, the leaders from this area feel Mudavadi can guide the community to the promised land thereby.