Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has defended the Luhya community against remarks by Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya linking poverty and illiteracy in Western Kenya to political manipulation by local leaders.
Salasya described Natembeya's comments as demeaning and argued they did not reflect the dignity or resilience of the community. "Natembeya's views don't define us.
We Luhyas are resilient, hardworking and rich in culture.
We are not poor, we are a powerhouse ready to lead," noted Salasya.
