Elder groups from the Luo and Luhya communities are teaming up, directly challenging ODM party leadership to avoid screwing up their alliance. The collaboration kicked off with a meeting in Kakamega at the Sheywe Guest House, convened by Luhya elders and including figures like Steve Ahaga from the Luo side and Noah Wekesa from the Luhya council. Their stated goal is to solidify a political and economic partnership before the next national election, stressing a historical bond between the groups that has never broken into open conflict.
The coalition also announced strong opposition to a proposed nuclear power facility in Siaya County's Rarieda District. They completely rejected the plan, citing major environmental and health risks for the Lake Victoria basin and the wider East African area. They criticized the government for a lack of real public input on the project. A technical committee will be formed, led by Engineer Philip Okundi, to study the potential dangers.
Other issues on their radar include the shady sale of sugar mills in Chemelil and Nzoia, which they say has left farmers in the dark about the new owners. A separate investigative committee was formed to look into those deals. They also warned about reckless gold mining in Kakamega County, stating it could force people from their land and cause security problems, demanding better laws and compensation for affected residents. The elders indicated they plan to reach out to similar groups from other ethnic communities across the country.
The coalition also announced strong opposition to a proposed nuclear power facility in Siaya County's Rarieda District. They completely rejected the plan, citing major environmental and health risks for the Lake Victoria basin and the wider East African area. They criticized the government for a lack of real public input on the project. A technical committee will be formed, led by Engineer Philip Okundi, to study the potential dangers.
Other issues on their radar include the shady sale of sugar mills in Chemelil and Nzoia, which they say has left farmers in the dark about the new owners. A separate investigative committee was formed to look into those deals. They also warned about reckless gold mining in Kakamega County, stating it could force people from their land and cause security problems, demanding better laws and compensation for affected residents. The elders indicated they plan to reach out to similar groups from other ethnic communities across the country.
