Luhya community elders held a consultative meeting with senior ODM leaders from the Western region on December 11, 2025. They discussed the future of the Western area following Raila Odinga. The meeting involved figures such as Wycliffe Oparanya and Opiyo Wandayi.
Elders from the Luhya community, known as Mulembe elders, gathered on December 11, 2025, to meet with senior ODM party leaders from the Western region. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the future of the Western area after Raila Odinga's involvement in national politics.
Among those present were Ali Hassan Joho, who handles Mining and Blue Economy, Edwin Sifuna, Godfrey Osotsi, and John Mbadi, the Finance Minister. Also attending were Wycliffe Oparanya, responsible for Cooperatives, and Opiyo Wandayi, overseeing Energy and Petroleum. The Western region also features leaders like Musalia Mudavadi, the Prime Cabinet Secretary, and Deborah Barasa, the Environment Minister, along with Beatrice Askul, involved in Lands.
This meeting was significant for the Luhya community to understand their position within ODM politics and the government. No detailed outcomes were specified, but the elders expressed a desire for clarity on their region's development. This highlights the challenges facing party leaders in addressing regional issues.
