IMMINENT CHANGES
The meeting, which is said to have the blessings of President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga, also discussed imminent changes in the leadership at the National Assembly, revival of stalled projects, the challenges in the sugar and maize sectors and appointment of the members of the community to the government.
While the lawmakers tasked Mr Oparanya to provide political leadership, they prevailed upon the CS to ensure the interests of the community in government are secured.
Mr Wamalwa is also supposed to ensure all stalled projects in the region are completed, take deliberate steps to ensure the government waives debts in ailing public sugar mills and that maize farmers are cushioned from cartels in the fertiliser supply chain and with regard to high taxation.
Mr Oparanya, confirming the meeting took place, said they are preparing for another to be held today, which will bring together the MPs, senators and governors from the region, even as he promised to ensure the interests of the community are secured in the government.
The hastily convened meeting took place just hours after Mr Mudavadi, in an interview with a local newspaper, ruled out any possibility of working with President Kenyatta in any political deal.
