Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has dismissed disunity claims within the Luhya community, insisting that the Western Kenya region remains cohesive despite reports of political fragmentation.
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‎Speaking on a local television station on Monday, August 11, 2025, Natembeya dismissed assertions that the Luhya people are divided, instead accusing top political leaders from the region of failing to offer clear direction.
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‎According to the governor, the absence of visionary leadership has left the community politically disoriented, likening the situation to “sheep without a shepherd.”
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‎He pointed out that despite having senior figures such as Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, their political influence in Parliament remains minimal.
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‎“Out of nearly 38 National Assembly seats in this region, the majority are held by ODM. Why is that? That is a serious indictment of the leadership of the community,” Natembeya posed.

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‎He noted that across Kenya, political strongholds are defined along community lines, with President William Ruto’s base firmly rooted in the Rift Valley and Raila Odinga commanding strong support in Nyanza. In contrast, Natembeya questioned the Luhya community’s political anchor, asking, “For us as Luhyas, who is our leader?”
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‎The DAP-K party leader emphasised that his party’s vision is to strengthen internal democracy before expanding its reach nationally. He revealed plans to open up the party to other communities, stressing that Kenya’s political future must embrace inclusivity.
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‎“My party is called DAP-K, the Democratic Action Party of Kenya. We must first demonstrate democracy within the party before seeking it outside. I want to grow this party, bring in other communities because Kenya does not belong to one tribe,” he stated.
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‎Natembeya’s remarks come at a time when the Western Kenya political landscape is facing renewed debates over succession politics, regional unity, and representation in national governance.
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‎The Trans Nzoia County boss has been vocal in campaigning against the National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and his Ford Kenya party for misleading the Luhyah community for decades. The Luhyah community is regarded as a key player in shaping up the country’s leadership come 2027. The region commands a huge population that political leaders always bank on for presidential polls outcome.
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