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We were humiliated during President Uhuru Kenyatta's tour of Western, senators now say

President Uhuru Kenyatta with Governors from Western Kenya who called on him at State Lodge, Kakamega.

KAKAMENGA: President Uhuru Kenyatta’s visit to Western last week has generated heated debate over alleged mistreatment of some senior local leaders. The President looked happy and excited throughout the two-day journey, but the visit left Senators Moses Wetang’ula (Bungoma), Boni Khalwale (Kakamega) and George Khaniri (Vihiga) with a bitter taste in the mouth because they were allegedly not only isolated from other leaders but were also mistreated.

Despite their protests, Jubilee leaders appear determined to stamp their authority in the region because Deputy President William Ruto will again be in Kimilili today for a fundraising, where he will be hosted by Water CS Eugene Wamalwa, Governor Kenneth Lusaka and other leaders.

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