Mudavadi, Speaker Wetang'ula face hostility over Luhya unity talk

The battle for Luhya political supremacy played out during the burial of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, as Mudavadi and Wetang’ula received a hostile reception...

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During the burial of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo on December 30, 2025, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula faced a hostile reception during discussions about Luhya unity. This event highlighted regional political power struggles, with other local leaders also asserting their influence while advocating for community unity.

December 30, 2025: Date of the burial where the confrontation occurred.
Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang’ula: Key figures who received a hostile reception.
The event underscored ongoing battles for Luhya political supremacy in the region.

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