Very few may have taken him seriously, with most dismissing his bid as a joke, but probably because they have not stopped to consider his merits. Wetang’ula’s bid may be complicated by the question as to whether the Luhya nation should be construed as one tribe, or a collection of possibly 18 tribes. Wetang’ula is on record for saying he would have been happy to launch his bid in Garissa or Migori, as any other part of Kenya. The said reader also observed that one needs to have money to get the support of those with money. Wetang’ula is neither filthy rich nor a show-off, and this may help him connect with the people.

Source: Daily Nation March 09, 2017 19:18 UTC