OPARANYA PLANS AND PLOTS TO FINISH WANGAs

In the heart of Kakamega County, a longstanding bond between the Abamarama and Abawanga communities is being tested as political maneuvers threaten to fracture the once-unified front.

For years, the Abawanga have stood steadfastly behind their Abamarama counterparts, offering unwavering support in matters of elective leadership. From ministerial positions to gubernatorial roles, the Abawanga have lent their allegiance, ensuring their neighbors' ascendancy to power.

However, recent events have unveiled a stark betrayal brewing within this alliance. Governor Oparanya has begun to orchestrate a calculated campaign to dismantle their longstanding partnership. The Abawanga have been submissive and supportive of the Abamarama, to an extent; under Anangwe's leadership, the administration offices were relocated to Butere, a less developed area compared to Mumias town, dubbed Butere-Mumias. In fact, Governor Barasa is advocating for its municipality status.

The Abawanga have supported Oparanya unconditionally for the last 10 years as governor, never allowing any of their sons to vie against him; it was considered sacrilegious. They offered him necessary support not because they were inferior, but because of good neighborly relations.

Under the guise of political ambition, former Governor Oparanya has strategically aligned himself with contenders who seek to undermine Governor Barasa's administration. He is now rallying behind opposition candidates and funding divisive tactics in the southern region of Kakamega. Oparanya's agenda appears clear: to secure his own political future at the expense of unity and stability within southern Kakamega.

First, attempts were made through proxies like Elsie Muhanda, who failed terribly to sway the masses. Now, he has turned to Khalwale to challenge Governor Barasa's authority and development, but these efforts have faltered in the face of resilience and determination. Undeterred, Oparanya has now resorted to more aggressive tactics, leveraging financial resources and political connections to sow discord and division among the Abawanga.

By instigating conflicts and fostering dissent in Governor Barasa's stronghold, Oparanya aims to weaken the southern vote block and support base, paving the way for his own ascent to power as a senator. Promising lucrative incentives to political allies and manipulating the loyalty of Wanga local leaders like Oduory and Rashid Echessa, Oparanya's pursuit of a senatorial seat comes at the cost of destabilizing the region and betraying the trust of those who once stood by him.

He has now started funding local politicians to use the mumias sugar card, a factory that was eaten to its death bed when he was a governor. 

As tensions rise and allegiances are tested, will the southern vote block succumb to the divisive tactics of political opportunists, or will they unite to reject betrayal and preserve the harmony that has long defined their shared heritage? Our eyes are open, we are poised to determine the course of our collective destiny amidst the looming shadow of political betrayal.

Hon. Peter Salasya taught a big lesson, humiliated and humbled.

Hon. Peter Salasya, MP for Mumias East, received a serious lesson yesterday from hired goons from Shibale and a team of goons mobilized by Peter Oscar Nabulindo. Rashid Echesa arrived in style at the burial of former Senator Godliver Omondi with a contingent of two lorries full of goons. The goons announced their presence by invading the cafeteria where locals were serving lunch, taking off with sufurias full of kuku and ugali, shocking the people of Matungu. On the other hand, Nabulindo's goons had slept at the funeral, drinking local brew.

The sole mission of these goons was to heckle anyone speaking against the KK government and Rashid Mohammed. On the other hand, Nabulindo's goons had specific instructions: to heckle Osanga and any other leader who would try to outshine their master. PK Salasya, on the contrary, was unaware of this trap. Instead, he was busy organizing goons to heckle Governor Barasa. He arrived late, thinking he was too popular and would receive a warm reception with cheers. However, he was surprised that what awaited him was a thorough beating as he was ushered in and was warned that other leaders must be respected.

The Azimio party leader was forced to order PK to respect other leaders, terming him as young and excited. But it was too late; his V8 had been seriously stoned. We urge leaders to be tolerant. PK must be told that whenever he visits other constituencies, he must respect those leaders there.

SG'sVISIT SPARKS OUTRAGE IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY ASSEMBLY

SG's VISIT SPARK OUTRAGE. 

From the Assembly. 

As elected leaders under the ODM party, we are privy to the letter circulating within the party, indicating that the Secretary-General will be visiting us on September 22, 2023. At first, we were happy that the party had begun grassroots visits, and Kakamega was the first, but alas, we are surprised that an SG would come all the way from Nairobi County to dictate appointments in Kakamega County Assembly.

We have MCAs who have been undermining the leadership of Kakamega County, both in the Assembly and the executive. These few individuals seem determined to create chaos within the Assembly and disrupt the county's functioning. We question why the Secretary-General is coming from Nairobi to Kakamega County to discuss the appointment of these MCAs to the committees. Does this imply that the party lacks trust in its grassroots structures and county leadership? Why would the SG undermine Governor Barasa and the Speaker of Kakamega County? Does it suggest that certain members within ODM hold more power than others?

Why would Elsie Muhanda use force and the party through the SG to install her cronies and undermine Governor Barasa's leadership? Is ODM attempting to micromanage the assemblies? Kakamega County is fortunate to have Deputy Party Leader Hon. Oparanya, who can facilitate a homegrown decision. Using outsiders to create chaos and confusion in the Assembly is inappropriate.

Senator Sifuna, please, as you visit, kindly focus on Kakamega County's grassroots elections and popularizing the party. While other parties are busy galvanizing and recruiting members to grow their party, ODM's SG seems preoccupied with non-essential issues, such as committee appointments for MCAs. It's a shame, and we won't allow these issues to persist. We want to see ODM's activities activated. The SG doesn't even know when the Kakamega ODM party office rent was last paid, yet he is swift to move all the way from Nairobi to appease certain individuals within the party. Kakamega county Assembly cannot be controlled from the outside; allow our leaders to work and organize themselves. Sifuna should prioritize grassroots elections and the activation of party activities.

As MCAs, we want to warn the SG and concerned parties that we will boycott that meeting if the agenda is to discuss committee leadership. The SG and ODM National office should stop interfering with the running of Kakamega County Assembly and its affairs

CONGRATULATIONS TO KAKAMEGA COUNTY ASSEMBLY.

Insert:Governor Barasa addressing the house as the Assembly resumes for the second session.

Once again, the voice of impunity has been vanquished.

Kakamega County Women Representative Elsie Muhanda put in place an elaborate plan to stop the budget from seeing the light of the day at the Assembly yesterday. Knowing the game that was in play, the Speaker and the Majority Leader, as a decoy, invited the whole house for a brief meeting in Kisumu, only a small number of MCAs, primarily nominated, attended. 

All the elected MCAs "declined" the invitation and instead convened their own in the Assembly hall. To this far, they successfully misled Elsie Muhanda into thinking she has carried the day in convincing them to drop the budget. The nominated MCAs who attended the Kisumu meeting were covertly instructed to remain in their cars during the voting day, ensuring that there was no quorum.

When the time came to vote on the bill, our honorable MCAs unanimously passed the budget without any amendments. This unexpected turn of events left Elsie and other adversaries in a state of embarrassment, a proof that our MCAs are beyond petty politics and are keen on supporting the Barasa administration and his development agenda.

Consequently, the Kakamega County Assembly became the first county to approve the budget, signifying a significant victory against impunity. Congratulations are in order for this achievement.

Its time for Maendeleo Mashinani