Atwoli sets date for Bukhungu 3 meeting
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has announced the date for his famous Bukhungu 3 chapter, which will be held on December 26, 2026, at the Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega, as he seeks to woo the region to rally behind President William Ruto. Speaking during an interview with a local media station […]
Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary-General Francis Atwoli has set the date for his famous Bukhungu 3 chapter, scheduled for December 26, 2026, at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega. Atwoli addresses the region, aiming to rally support for President William Ruto. Speaking on September 20, 2026, Atwoli believes the meeting will seal the opposition's fate in the region, securing their backing for the President in 2027.
He emphasizes, "Wait for my Bukhungu Three meeting on 26th December. Wait for that meeting. Wait for that." Bukhungu declarations, initiated by Atwoli, started with the first chapter in 2018, coronating Musalia Mudavadi as the region's spokesman. Atwoli criticizes Mudavadi for being lazy and not utilizing the elders' blessings effectively, asserting that he neglected his responsibilities after the coronation.
Bukhungu 2 also took place at Bukhungu Stadium in December 2021, endorsing the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Currently, Atwoli plans to meet with Luhya elders, traditionally backing Raila Odinga, to rally behind President William Ruto. The announcement arrives as Edwin Sifuna prepares for his final coronation and release by the community to seek national leadership.
George Natembeya, a member of the Linda Mwananchi movement, notes that the previous event in Bungoma was merely a political rally, while Bukhungu's future meeting will be the main coronation ceremony.
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