Kingpin politics splits Western leaders, threatens push for Luhya unity

National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Cooperatives and MSME CS Wycliffe Oparanya and other Western leaders during Kakamega County school and economic empowerment event at Koyonzo Primary School in Matungu Sub county, on June 13, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] 

With about two years to the 2027 General Election, Western leaders have intensified efforts to unite the region to ensure it votes as a bloc.

This comes amid the pursuit for elusive Luhya unity that has split local politicians.