New political group formed as Luhya, Teso and Sabaot eye presidency in 2017

Leaders from Western Kenya, including Funyula MP Paul Otuoma (far right), in a jig during Luhya Unity Forum at Golf Hotel on Monday. Several leaders from the region came together to deliberate on ways of improving their unity. [Photo: Chrispen Sechere/Standard]

Formation of the Luhya, Teso and Sabaot (Lutesa) association has sparked off heated debate on whether the group has what it takes to form the next government.

Formed at Luhya Unity Forum attended by a group of MPs and MCAs at a Kakamega hotel on Monday, Lutesa targets to register more than six million voters and identify one candidate for the presidency ahead of the 2017 general election.