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Western is with Raila, Oparanya tells Mudavadi

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya address enforcement officers when he met them on May 13, 2021 to discuss their grievances. [Mumo Munuve, Standard]

Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has defended a move by a section of leaders from the Western region to front Cotu Secretary-Seneral Francis Atwoli as the lead political negotiator.

Oparanya said the role doesn't make Atwoli the spokesman, and that his was to ensure the regions gets a fair share in the government that will be formed after next year's General Election.

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