We're working to ease cost of living, says Mudavadi

He acknowledged the high cost of living has seen many Kenyans suffer. "I know people are suffering and as an economist I understand that many are suffering and as a government we will work to change this."

He highlighted the national government's efforts to reduce the cost of electricity. "We have seen recent power blackouts and we are planning to use green energy to ensure they don't happen and we reduce the cost of power by building industries in the region," said Mudavadi.

Other politicians who spoke earlier asked Western residents to unite behind Mudavadi.

Hamisi MP Charles Gimose urged Mudavadi to stay put in Kenya Kwanza Alliance government as he angles for the presidency after President Ruto term ends.

"As the Prime Cabinet Secretary continues to work with President William Ruto he should be ready to take over the presidency in 2032. We won't let anyone stop Mudavadi in this quest," he said.

The leaders asked him to help the Luhya community in securing employment and other opportunities in the government.

Mudavadi was also urged to start uniting the entire Luhya subtribes so that they will in majority support the Kenya Kwanza government in 2027.

Omboko Milemba, the Emuhaya MP, said the community will in 2032 rally behind Mudavadi and his ambitions.