- Tensions erupted after Bisau attempted to interrupt Natembeya, sparking a confrontation between the two leaders and temporarily disrupting the burial programme, which was expected to conclude early in honour of the deceased’s wishes.
Political tensions
took centre stage during the burial of former Ambassador and Assistant Minister
Burudi Nabwera at his home in Kiminini, Trans Nzoia County, following a war of
words between Governor George Natembeya and Kiminini Member of Parliament Kakai
Bisau.
The confrontation
briefly disrupted the burial ceremony, as the family insisted on honouring the
deceased’s wish to be buried before 2pm.
Tensions erupted
after Bisau attempted to interrupt Natembeya, sparking a confrontation between
the two leaders and temporarily disrupting the burial programme, which was
expected to conclude early in honour of the deceased’s wishes.
The Trans Nzoia Governor
accused President William Ruto of failing to deliver on his promises and
drummed up support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna.
He urged the Western
region to rally behind Sifuna’s candidature, even as leaders allied to the
broad-based government dismissed Natembeya’s sentiments.
“Tuweke mmoja wetu
mbele aende apambane na William Ruto and numbers don't lie," said
Natembeya.
Bisau, on his
part, interjected, "Na huyu Natembeya ako dini yake na mimi dini yangu
mwaka ujao ntampeleka nyumbani."
Opposition leaders
said Sifuna has traversed the country promoting the Linda Mwananchi message.
They told those
gathered that Sifuna remains the best-suited candidate to challenge President Ruto
in the 2027 elections, urging leaders within the opposition to remain united
ahead of the political contest.
"Tutaonana
ana kwa ana…wataonana mundu kwa mundu," said Bumula MP Jack Wamboka.
Kalasinga MP
Majimbo Kalasinga added: "Mtoto mluyha akue rais wa nchi hii ambaye ni
Edwin Sifuna, it is your responsibility, bwana Natembeya."
"Kuongea na
Rigathi haimaanishi tunapiga Kalonzo au Matiang’i, hapana, sisi sote tuko
united under one agenda," said Natembeya.
DAP-Kenya party
leader Eugene Wamalwa, who represented former President Uhuru Kenyatta, urged
leaders to set aside their differences and build a united front if they are to
form the next government.
"Ya kwamba I
am convinced the progress we have made that indeed the Luhya vote will go into
one basket, mzee. I want to assure you that," said Wamalwa.
Bisau added,
"Ukiwa one term au two term usitukane kanisa ya mwenzako wacha kila mtu
auze sera zake."