From left, MP of Ikolomani Benard Shinali, Senator of Kakamega Cleophas Malala, MP of Lugari Ayub Savula and Chief Whip of the National Assembly Benjamin Washiali during the burial service of former councillor the late Nicholas Mwenesi at Eregi Sports Ground, Kakamega, on 19 January 2019. Leaders led by Malala and Savula urged residents to support Musalia Mudavadi for the top seat, urging him to seek support from other regions, saying it was the only seat the region had never had, while also advising voters to elect leaders based on development records.