"TAWE MOVEMENT ONLY IN TRANS-NZOIA," KAKAMEGA GOVERNOR FERNANDES BARASA
By EoK Editorial : Photo: Governor George Natembeya Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has dismissed the influence of the ‘ Tawe ’ movement beyond Trans Nzoia, arguing that it holds no significant weight in Western Kenya as a region and national politics. The movement, led by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya , has been perceived as a potential disruptor to established Western Kenya parties like ODM and Ford Kenya . However, Barasa insists that the recently signed political pact between President William Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga is the real force that will consolidate the Luhya vote. “ODM is very strong in Kakamega, Busia, and Vihiga. The soft handshake between Baba [Raila] and Ruto will bring Western together and shape future political alignments,” Barasa said during an interview on TV47 on March 26 . While acknowledging the push for Luhya unity, Barasa emphasized that political diversity is inevitable. Photo: Governor Fernandes Barasa “Democracy allows different...