Abagusii leaders in unity talks

Kisii and Nyamira leaders during a fundraising at Nyamagwa Chatolic Church Kisii County. The leaders pushing for Gusii unity. [Sammy Omingo/Standard]

Elected leaders from the Gusii community have begun talks aimed at finding a common ground on issues affecting the community.

Thirteen legislators who met in Naivasha at the weekend at a forum that was skipped by governors and senators, said they would hold more meetings to chart their destiny.

Those present were MPs Richard Onyonka (Kitutu Chache South), Richard Tong’i (Nyaribare Chache), Ezekiel Machogu (Nyaribari Masaba), Alpha Miruka (Bomachoge Chache), Zadoc Ogutu (Bomachoge Borabu), Sylivanus Osoro (South Mugirango) and Joash Nyamoko (North Mugirango)

Others were Vincent Kemosi (West Mugirango), Ben Momanyi (Borabu), Shadrack Mose (Kitutu Masaba), Samuel Arama (Nakuru Town West), Jerusha Momanyi (Woman Rep, Nyamira) and Senator Millicent Omanga (nominated).

"We have discussed a wide range of issues including our unity and development," said Mr Momanyi.