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December 31, 2025
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Why Mudavadi, Wetang'ula are facing hostility over Luhya unity

Why Mudavadi, Wetang'ula are facing hostility over Luhya unity

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 funeral service for former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo on December 30, 2025, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula encountered hostility, highlighting the ongoing battle for Luhya political supremacy.

  • The event showcased tension between Mudavadi and Wetang’ula and other Luhya leaders.
  • The hostility occurred during the burial of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda.
  • Other regional leaders used the occasion to assert their influence while advocating for community unity.

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