Lurambi MP Bishop Titus Khamala on Thursday, May 27, 2021, rolled on the ground while making a speech in support of Presidential hopeful Musalia Mudavadi.
Speaking to a small gathering in Kakamega County, the MP expressed his dissatisfaction with people from the Luhya community who did not rally behind Mudavadi, challenging that they should step up to be the leaders themselves.
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In this video, the small crowd gathered laughed and cheered at the bishop’s spirited call for unity. :D:D:D
“Let those who don’t want Musalia come out and offer themselves as alternatives. If you oppose Mudavadi yet you aren’t a better choice, then who do you want?” the MP asked as he fell on the ground and started to roll over.
He described Mudavadi as a joyful, modest, and gentle politician with a good business mindset. He went on to add that he is man with a gentle spirit.
This is not the first instance he has come out rallying behind the ANC party leader.
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The MP has been a loyal supporter of the former vice president and has been propping him to run for the country’s top seat.
In February, the Lurambi MP took on his fellow Luhya leaders who were opposed to Mudavadi’s presidential bid. He accused some Luhya leaders of dining at the neighbour’s home just for the sake of fighting Mudavadi.
He alleged that the Western region had the best opportunity to ascend to the Presidency in 2022 through Mudavadi and that the ANC party leader was likeable across the country and would be the most suitable successor to President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Musalia Mudavadi’s presidential bid got a boost when the Western Kenya Council of Elders backed him for the top seat.
In a move to consolidate his support in his Western Kenya stronghold as he seeks a stab at the presidency in 2022, Mudavadi met leaders from the region and pleaded with them to rally behind him.
Mudavadi pledged to fix the ailing economy in the country if elected president but urged the elders to reach out to local politicians out to scuttle his presidential ambitions.
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Meanwhile… President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga met Nyanza MPs at State House, Nairobi, on Friday morning, May 28.
Uhuru is expected to lead the nation in celebrating Madaraka Day at Jomo Kenyatta Stadium in Kisumu, on June 1.
In the meeting with Nyanza MPs, the President assured the lawmakers that he will deliver on projects underway in the region and also unite the country.
"My brother (Raila Odinga) and I are focused on leaving a legacy where young people have steady jobs, are able to access basics needs and a country where all citizens are proud to be Kenyans,” Uhuru stated at the meeting.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta addresses Nyanza MPs at State House on Friday, May 28, 2021
Speaking to the media at State House, Seme MP James Nyikal stated that the projects included the construction of the Koru-Soin multi-purpose dam and the multi-million Mamboleo-Muhoroni road. Others are the Lake Victoria Ring Road which connects Busia, Siaya, Kisumu, Homa Bay and Migori counties.
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President Uhuru Kenyatta, ODM leader Raila Odinga and Nyanza MPs pose for a group photo at State House on Friday, May 28, 2021.
"Basically, we concentrated on development issues. Some of the projects commenced, some are at the procurement stage.
“The issue of financing took centre stage. In summary, we discussed matters of development. Uhuru and Raila will speak on the other aspects during the Madaraka Day celebrations,” the MP stated.
Nyikal, who spoke on behalf of Nyanza lawmakers, added that the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) was also discussed at the meeting, with Uhuru and Raila assuring them that the project was on course despite the High Court declaring it null and void.
Health CS Mutahi Kagwe reiterated the same, adding that the union between the President and his handshake partner was intact.
"On matters of health, we should be aware that the celebrations will be observed under strict measures. I am calling on everyone to wash hands, sanitise, wear masks and maintain social distance.
“The safety of our people is paramount. We should not celebrate to the cost of losing our people. We don’t want to cause any panic but emphasise the need to adhere to the measures stipulated,” Kagwe urged, stating that the ministry was keeping an eye on the deadly Indian variant reported in the country.