We Cannot Be United By Poverty, Governor George Natembeya Tells Western Kenya Leaders
The Mt Kenya Times 
Governor George Natembeya and his Colleague Bungoma governor Ken Lusaka were at the late MP Lawrence Sifuna Home in Bungoma
By Sefu Sabila
Worth Noting:
- Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna however, said the community is always united when it comes to the interests of the people. Speaking during the funeral, the senator said that ODM MPs led by Lugari Nabii Nabwera were the first to oppose the privatization of parastatals including the Nzoia sugar company, and asked the leaders on what unity they are constant advocating for.
- “I have never seen disunity when it comes to the issues of our people. When there was romours about privatization of parastatals including this Nzoia sugar, them members affiliated to the ODM party came out first to speak and oppose the move, which was backed up by the third in command national assembly speaker Moses Wetangula. “Which other unity are you people looking for? Senator Edwin Sifuna asked.
The call for Mulembe unity is not a new to the residents of Western Kenya. Their leaders have constantly be calling for the interests and one voice of the Luhya nation, but the calls seem to bare no results, despite them publicly claiming of unity in public rallies.
Over the weekend at the burial of former Bungoma South Member of Parliament Lawrence Sifuna in Bungoma county, the question of Luhya unity took a center stage with leaders castigating each other about calling for the oneness of the community.
Luhya leaders are on all political divides in the current political scene. Sirisia Lawmaker John Waluke says, the community cannot unite when a section of their leaders are affiliated to different ideologies, saying it’s time to retire homes as a region and community.
“We want this unity to come back home. We can’t not be in unison when one is on this side the other on this side. We want to speak as one voice. “. MP John Waluke said.
Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna however, said the community is always united when it comes to the interests of the people. Speaking during the funeral, the senator said that ODM MPs led by Lugari Nabii Nabwera were the first to oppose the privatization of parastatals including the Nzoia sugar company, and asked the leaders on what unity they are constant advocating for.
“I have never seen disunity when it comes to the issues of our people. When there was romours about privatization of parastatals including this Nzoia sugar, them members affiliated to the ODM party came out first to speak and oppose the move, which was backed up by the third in command national assembly speaker Moses Wetangula. “Which other unity are you people looking for? Senator Edwin Sifuna asked.
Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya faulted the leaders only talking about unity in funerals and when the region is pinned to the core. Noting that the large population enjoyed by the region goes to waste, as a majority of the people has no voters card and national identification cards. According to the governor, working on eradicating poverty is the only way to create a stable unity and strong leadership for the people of Western.
“It is very unfortunate that region is united by funerals. We come and say how we will be united when we remember our parastatals are up for sale. We are very many, that translating to lots of votes. Sadly, a majority of our people have no ID cards and this is wasted votes. We become united when we have heavy pockets. Let’s look for money, by fighting poverty out. We cannot be united by poverty, have money and create a strong leadership for our people.” Governor Natembeya said.
The leaders from region led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and speaker Moses Wetangula earlier in September said the Luhya community unity is not an option and is a course on the move.
Bungoma county boss Kennedy Lusaka and Senator Edwin Sifuna, both calling on respecting the leaders on of the day, by giving them opportunity to deliver to mwananchi by fellow leaders.
“Allow us to thrive in our respective places. Let us work for the good of the people. If there is an issue we will always remember home.” Senator Sifuna said.
” I want to appeal to our leaders to be our brother’s keeper. Let’s respect and understand that when one is in office, he is the leader of the time.” Governor Lusaka added.
Azimio leader Raila odinga who was also in attendance, urged leaders in office to serve the people who elected them, and stop politicking and catfights.
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