Mudavadi Reinstated as Luhya Community Spokesperson

Amani National Congress (ANC) party leader Musalia Mudavadi has been restored as Luhya Community spokesman, weeks after Central Organization of Trade Union (Cotu) secretary-general Francis Atwoli stripped him off the position for skipping the swearing in of opposition chief Raila Odinga on January 30th.

Mudavadi gained back the position after a meeting with Atwoli, where they reconciled and pledged to continue working together.

On February 2nd, Atwoli branded Mudavadi and Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang'ula as cowards for skipping the inauguration ceremony of Odinga held at Uhuru Park grounds.

He also announced that Mudavadi was no longer the community's spokesperson. Mudavadi had been installed by Atwoli and other elders in 2017.

The reconciliatory meeting was held at Atwoli’s Khwisero residence in Kakamega County on Sunday.

“We have agreed that Mr Mudavadi will continue to spearhead the Luhya community as its spokesperson," said Mr Atwoli. 

Speaking after the event, Mudavadi said: “I am in Nasa because l know its roots and understand its focus. Let nobody think that our failure to stand together at Uhuru Park changed anything."

Other leaders present at the meeting include; Senator Amos Wako, MPs Sakwa Bunyasi (Nambale), Tindi Mwale (Butere), Omboko Milemba (Emuhaya), Christopher Aseka (Khwisero), Ayub Savula (Lugari), Alfred Agoi (Sabatia) and Ernest Ogesi (Vihiga).