Senator for Kakamega, Dr Boni Khalwale, has launched a scathing attack on National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, accusing him of treachery and political intolerance.
On Sunday, December 7, 2025, Khalwale stated that Wetang’ula could not claim to be the Luhya community’s defender, given his targeting of regional leaders.
Khalwale said, “Wetang’ula, I know exactly what you are up to.” You mentioned yesterday that you do not wish to walk with fellow Luhyas. If loving your brothers means shooting at them, then you are not our brother. Why did you fire bullets at us?
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya was involved in a recent incident in Bungoma, where his convoy was attacked while he was campaigning for a DAP-K MCA candidate in Chwele Ward; Natembeya’s vehicles were damaged and he alleged that he was shot at during the chaos. He directly attributed the violence to Wetang’ula, claiming he was using state power to settle political disputes.
During his remarks, Khalwale pointed out to Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi that despite holding senior government positions for decades, they had failed to bring about significant development to the Luhya community.
“He accused Wetang’ula of lying when he claimed that both George Natembeya and he do not want to support him or aid in his development as a leader.”
Wetang’ula, you have spent 30 years as a minister. Honourable Mudavadi, who has served as a minister for 40 years. In 70 years, you haven’t ever displayed a child called development, he said. “Luhya voters are justified in seeking a different candidate who can bring about development.”
A rift is reconfiguring Luhya politics.
Khalwale and Natembeya have recently grown closer politically, particularly during the Malava by-election campaigns. Two candidates backed the DAP-K’s Seth Panyako, defying the United Democratic Alliance, which put forward David Ndakwa. The party’s actions ignited a political maelstrom within Kenya Kwanza.
On 2 December, UDA withdrew Khalwale from his position as Senate Majority Whip for supporting a rival candidate. Senator David Wakoli from Bungoma took over the position. Kenyan Senator Samson Cherargei publicly rebuked him, saying he must “pay for his political transgressions.”
Khalwale’s problems intensified after he stated that his security had been removed without explanation on November 6, just one day before the Malava election. He also stated that his entire security team had been summoned back. Both leaders accused prominent government officials of intimidation.
This has led to a vacuum in the political arena, which DAP-K is now capitalizing on. Eugene Wamalwa, party leader, has welcomed Khalwale, claiming UDA unfairly pushed him out. On December 6, Wamalwa commended Khalwale for defending the dignity of the Luhya community and extended an invitation to Khalwale to join the DAP-K.
“You’re not wanted in UDA, you’re welcome in DAP-K.” “This is our home,” Wamalwa stated. He supported Khalwale’s decision to back Panyako, pointing out that in Malava, voters demonstrated unity across different political parties.
