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The only community in Kenya capable of deciding who wins presidency come August

The Luhya community is the second most populous ethnic group in Kenya after the Kikuyu.

Due to their numerical strength, the Luhyas are a much-sought-after voting bloc in Kenyan politics. Whoever gets the lion's share of the Mulembe vote has an upper hand in the presidential poll.

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