Vihiga\u2019s destiny lies not in clan identity, but in the collective strength of its people<\/em><\/strong>~<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n Osotsi\u2019s Unity Message<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Senator Godfrey Osotsi has shown what real leadership under devolution looks like. He has executed his oversight role with zeal, lobbied tirelessly for resources, and consistently preached the message of one indivisible Vihiga.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He recognizes Maragolis, Tirikis and Banyores as the dominant communities, but he also acknowledges the Luos, Kisiis, Kalenjins, Somalis, Tereks and others who proudly call Vihiga home. His is the message we must amplify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cVihiga is one county\u2014its future cannot be mortgaged to clans.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n History Rejects Clan Politics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Vihiga voters have never rewarded clan entitlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2013, Governor Moses Akaranga, a Maragoli, led the county without Nyores or Tirikis demanding \u201ctheir turn.\u201d Mudavadi himself sponsored Prof. Amayi, a Nyore, in 2013, and Hon. Yusuf Chanzu, also a Maragoli, in 2017. Both were rejected at the ballot. Instead, voters chose Governor Wilber Ottichilo, a Banyore, twice\u2014most recently in 2022 when he defeated Akaranga and Alfred Agoi, despite Agoi enjoying Mudavadi\u2019s backing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Andimi Project is Misguided<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It is baffling to see handlers of the Prime Cabinet Secretary now rallying behind Kahi Indimuli as the so-called \u201cAndimi project.\u201d His record at Chavakali High School is questionable, and his candidacy must be judged on its own merits\u2014not sold to us as a Maragoli entitlement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Those pushing this agenda must answer tough questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If Mudavadi is \u201cthird in command,\u201d what tangible resources has he brought to Vihiga? Why cry about clan turn-taking when the governor\u2019s residence, county assembly, referral hospital, security offices\u2014and indeed more than 60% of county jobs\u2014are already in Maragoli land? What projects has he personally lobbied for his community in Vihiga? Critics of Speaker Omulele must remember he did not vote himself in. His election was the product of a political deal involving ANC and ODM MCAs under Mudavadi\u2019s direction. Similarly, Senator Osotsi and Woman Rep Adagala were elected fairly on competence and have delivered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vihiga Must Rise Above Petty Politics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Devolution was never about appeasing clans. It was about empowering citizens and ensuring equitable service delivery. Clan politics will only drag us backwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As we head towards the 2027 general elections, I call upon all Vihigans to reject the \u201cAndimi politics\u201d and every other divisive narrative. Let us instead entrust leadership to those with the vision, ability and integrity to take Vihiga forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n CPA Robert Kiberenge Jnr \u2013 Financial Consultant, Political Commentator & Human Rights Activist<\/em><\/strong> Devolution is the greatest gift of the 2010 Constitution. It has taken services closer to wananchi and improved lives across the country. But in Vihiga, this noble system is under threat\u2014not from lack of resources, but from retrogressive clan politics being repackaged as entitlement. 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