The curse of leadership in the land of Mulembe

Akisa Wandera: It is high time Luhya leaders asked themselves whether their political engagements are of any value to their people.

Mbekho in Luhya means to beg. Often used in politics in reference to leaders with a culture of begging. The Mbekho Mbekho syndrome, a term used in utmost disgust coupled with a sneer that has been used on most, if not all, Luhya leaders at one point in their political careers.

From begging for development to begging for endorsements. They have become the butt of jokes, as they claim to have been used and dumped. A never-ending cycle fuelled by the disunity among the leaders. Their backs will be used to carry others to political triumphs as they settle for crumbs.