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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Leaders Voice Political Criticisms and Concerns at Cyrus Jirongo's Funeral - December 2025
During the funeral service for former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, Kakamega County, on December 30, 2025, several political issues were publicly addressed. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula faced a hostile reception during discussions about Luhya unity, highlighting a battle for regional political supremacy. Concurrently, President William Ruto received strong criticism over an alleged strategy to undermine other political parties. Leaders present at the service also dismissed the police account of Jirongo's death, with calls made for justice. At the same event, Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna, acting as ODM Secretary-General, publicly apologized to former President Uhuru Kenyatta for insults from some ODM leaders.
