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Why Mudavadi, Wetang'ula are facing hostility over Luhya unity

From left: Fomer President Uhuru Kenyatta, Prime CS Musalia Mudavadi, Speaker Moses Wetang’ula and Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi during the funeral service of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo in Lumakanda, on December 30, 2025. [Michael Mute, Standard] 

The battle for Luhya political supremacy played out during the burial of former Lugari MP Cyrus Jirongo, as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula received a hostile reception.

As this unfolded, other leaders from the region flexed their political muscles even as they preached unity within the community.

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