Political Rift Between Western Leaders: Wetangula and Khalwale’s Public Dispute
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula and Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale have openly disagreed about the influence of Western leaders on the development of the Western region.
Khalwale criticized Wetangula on Friday through a tweet, accusing him of meeting Kakamega Members of the County Assembly solely for personal political gains.
“Mr. Speaker, stop there. You merely met Kakamega MCAs to make diplomatic feel-good statements and take pictures to create your desired perception for a hollow kingpin,” read part of his tweet.
Khalwale praised his predecessors, including Masinde Muliro and William Wamalwa, for their efforts in uniting the Western regional bloc.
He stated that their actions led to political stability and economic growth, emphasizing his intention to follow in their footsteps.
“I stand for what our forefathers saw, and hope to further this vision with an international airport at Kakamega, and its elevation to a city.”
The Kakamega senator accused the NA speaker of collaborating with the opposition during campaigns to help their party secure a top political position.
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A day before this dispute, Wetangula praised the 60 MCAs who attended his consultative meeting to discuss regional unity.
“I held a consultative meeting with over 60 MCAs from Kakamega County to discuss regional matters, including how to unify the community,” read part of his tweet.
The meeting focused on the constitutionalization of the Ward Fund, Pension, Independence of the County Assembly, and the gazettement of the Kakamega Level Six Referral Hospital.
The battle for political dominance in Western Kenya has intensified among the region’s political leaders. The most recent clash occurred in March when Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya contested Bukusu’s political leadership with Speaker Moses Wetangula.
Natembeya’s challenge to Wetangula’s long-standing influence in the region questioned the achievements of long-serving Western leaders.
Political Rift Between Western Leaders: Wetangula and Khalwale’s Public Dispute