How to write about Luhya politicians

Describe them as a tottering lot. Single them out for their weaknesses and lack of foresight. Cast them as indecisive and unwise and uncaring. Vilify them for their gullibility, for their generosity. Cast them as objects for hire. The highest they have made is the VP anyway. Masinde Muliro (the unselfish one) played second fiddle to Jaramogi Oginga, Musalia Mudavadi (the good boy) was the shortest serving VP, Wamalwa Kijana (the gentleman) allegedly died of AIDS, Moody Awori (the grateful one) was a darling of inmates. Don’t hesitate to mention to your listeners and readers and viewers that the Luhya politicians are poor and that they cannot bankroll a serious presidential campaign.

Tell your listeners and readers and viewers that the current crop of Luhya politicians will never be better than Masinde Muliro, or Moses Mudavadi or Wamalwa Kijana or Moody Awori. Tell your listeners and readers and viewers that Luhya politicians are brilliant and schooled, yes, (Mukhisa Kituyi is the president of UNCTAD, Smokin Wanjala might be the next CJ), but then tell them that Luhyas are not ready to lead Kenya. Remind them that they didn’t suffer the horrors of Mau Mau as the Gikuyus or Mijikenda’s or Maasais or the Kalenjins did. Tell them that there are no Luhyas at the top ranks of the Military or Treasury or NIS or Police. Tell your listeners and readers and viewers that Luhyas are not simply ready for task of leading this country. Ask them to take some time off and be ready. Cast the Luhya politician as a weakling, as a vulnerable and susceptible person. Cast him as a person too weak to be trusted.