‘You Are Not Our Brother’ – Wetangula Told
He argued that Wetang’ula cannot claim to champion Luhya unity while allegedly targeting leaders from the region.
Speaking on December 7, 2025, Khalwale said Wetang’ula recently accused him of refusing to stand with fellow Luhyas.
The senator responded by saying that if supporting brothers means harming them, then Wetang’ula cannot claim brotherhood.
Khalwale referenced the violent incident in Bungoma where Governor George Natembeya’s convoy was attacked while campaigning for a DAP-K candidate.
Natembeya alleged gunfire was directed at him and blamed forces aligned with Wetang’ula for orchestrating the chaos.
Khalwale went further to criticize Wetang’ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, saying both had served in government for decades without delivering meaningful development to the Luhya community.
He said voters were justified in seeking new leadership alternatives.
He argued that Wetang’ula was misleading the community by claiming that he and Natembeya were unwilling to support him.
Khalwale mocked their combined years in government, saying leadership must produce visible progress, not prolonged stagnation without development.
Recent political events have brought Khalwale and Natembeya closer, especially during the Malava by-election.
They both supported DAP-K candidate Seth Panyako over UDA’s David Ndakwa, igniting a political storm within the Kenya Kwanza coalition.
Following their defiance, UDA removed Khalwale from his position as Senate Majority Whip on December 2, replacing him with Bungoma Senator David Wakoli.
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei sharply criticized him, insisting he must face consequences for disloyalty.
Khalwale later claimed his security was withdrawn without explanation, a day before the Malava vote.
Natembeya also reported that his entire security team was recalled. Both leaders accused powerful government figures of intimidation and political retaliation.
DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa has since welcomed Khalwale, saying the senator was unfairly targeted by UDA.
He praised him for defending the dignity of the Luhya community and invited him to join DAP-K, describing it as a political home for him.
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