The Enemies of Luhya Land: How Insult Politics Is Holding Us Back. As Kenya continues to evolve politically and economically, one uncomfortable truth haunts the Luhya community: our biggest enemy is not an outsider, but the self-sabotage driven by constant political hostility toward the government.
There’s a dangerous misconception that insults and noise-making in opposition automatically yield results. But the reality is starkly different: you cannot insult the hand you expect to feed you. Development is not delivered to noise; it’s negotiated through strategy, diplomacy, and respect.
The Cost of Political Miscalculations
Today, some Luhya leaders continue to hurl insults at President William Ruto and his administration. Yet, paradoxically, the same leaders demand development from the same government they vilify. This is akin to abusing your parent while expecting an inheritance—a contradiction that only breeds rejection and stagnation.
It’s time the community recognized that progress cannot come from the same voices that chase away opportunity. When political figures constantly ridicule government officials, they isolate the region from state-driven development plans, resource allocation, and national power-sharing.
Lessons from Raila Odinga’s Political Evolution
Raila Odinga, long known as the face of the opposition, has seen his people benefit immensely in recent years. Why? Because the opposition in Luo Nyanza learned how to evolve. His lieutenants understood when to resist and when to negotiate. They moved from throwing stones to building bridges, and the rewards are now evident.
In contrast, the Luhya leadership seems trapped in a cycle of perpetual outrage with no tangible gains. So long as this continues, the region risks being left behind in Kenya’s political transformation.
The Natembeya Question
Governor George Natembeya, once hailed as a political game-changer for Western Kenya, is now raising eyebrows. Why has he missed three consecutive DAP-K meetings? Why does he appear increasingly isolated from the party’s core leadership? These are questions the Luhya electorate must confront.
There are fears growing that Natembeya is not the reformer many thought he was, but rather a political decoy, crafted to disrupt the Luhya momentum towards the presidency in 2032. If this is true, then those still believing in his mission need to reassess his recent actions—or lack thereof.
Time for Strategic Politics, Not Empty Rhetoric
We must draw a clear line between genuine opposition and reckless obstruction. Constructive criticism and checks on government are healthy for democracy. But endless insults, especially those aimed at the president, only ensure we are sidelined in national conversations.
Politics is not about noise. It is about timing, negotiation, compromise, and alignment. Until Luhya leaders embrace this truth, the region will remain an afterthought in national planning and budgeting.
Final Word: Luhyas Must Lead, Not Linger
The time has come for Luhya unity with purpose. This community must rise above petty politics and create a roadmap to power—not just for pride, but for economic empowerment, youth employment, infrastructure growth, and social justice.
Those who continue to insult the government are not champions of progress—they are the enemies of Luhya land. Let us remember: Ruto will not feed a mouth that curses him, and Kenya will not wait for regions stuck in political adolescence.
Let the insults stop, let strategy begin. For the Luhya nation to rule this country, we must first learn how to play the game wisely.
🙏 Luhyas must rise. 🙏
