National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. [Courtesy]
Bukusu elders in Trans Nzoia County have sharply condemned the use of the traditional Bukusu circumcision song, popularly known as Siwoyayo, to ridicule National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula during a recent political gathering in Bungoma County.
The controversial performance took place during a women’s empowerment forum held in Khasoko, Bumula Constituency, hosted by area MP Jack Wamboka.
The event was attended by Trans Nzoia governor George Natembeya, Vihiga senator Godfrey Osotsi and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi.
Speaking at Namanjalala, elder John Sululu described the incident as unfortunate and disrespectful to the community’s cultural values. He accused politicians of dragging sacred traditions into political battles for personal gain.
