Citing likelihood of violence, the government has cancelled permits issued to some political leaders from western Kenya. “I want to assure the public that the Mumias meeting will not take place. That is a scheme of political brokers to undermine the Luhya community’s political plans,” Mr Atwoli said. Besides Mr Malala, others who accompanied Mr Atwoli were Ms Elsie Muhanda (Kakamega woman rep) and Mr Godfrey Osotsi (nominated MP). Mr Atwoli and Mr Oparanya have denied the claims.

Source: Daily Nation January 15, 2020 21:45 UTC