National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula over the weekend led a caucus of Western MPs in campaigns to unite residents of the region.
The leaders gathered at Our Lady Consolata Bukaya Parish Church in Mumias West Constituency where unity call dominated their speeches.
"Last General Elections are behind us now. Our people want service and this can only be achieved if we unite and walk together," Wetang'ula said.
He added that the region's numerical strength will only be beneficial to them if they are united to have strong political bargaining power.
The leaders pledged to foster a sense of unity of purpose that transcends political boundaries.
Present at the event were Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa, Bungoma Senator David Wakoli, and MPs John Makali (Kanduyi), John Waluke (Sirisia), Beatrice Elachi (Dagoretti North), Nabii Nabwera (Lugari), Martin Wanyonyi (Webuye East), Fred Ikana (Shinyalu) and Victor Bwire (Taveta).
Others were Joseph Makilap (Baringo North), Beatrice Adagala (Vihiga), David Ochieng (Ugenya), Peter Salasya (Mumias East), Oku Kaunya (Teso North) and a host of MCAs.
Wetang’ula stated that the government's overarching responsibility is to all Kenyans, irregardless of political affiliations or voting history.
He further urged a forward-focused perspective to work towards the future.
"You can never drive safely while looking in the rearview mirror," he said as he told residents not to focus too much on the outcome of the last election but accept to work with the government.
He said the government was committed to addressing the region's concerns among them the dwindling fortunes of the sugar sector.
"President William Ruto's resolve to clear all debts owed by Mumias Sugar Company is a significant stride towards its revival and vibrancy,” he said.
Nabwera emphasised that the Western community needs to stand together as one to change the dichotomy of the community.
He said there is a need to love and appreciate each other in the community.
In September, leaders drawn from the rival Kenya Kwanza and Azimio camps set aside their political differences in a rare show of unity when they gathered for interdenominational church service in Kakamega.
The leaders, led by Wetang'ula and Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi advocated for Western unity.
The unity drive came amid calls for patience as the government fights to alleviate the high cost of living.
They emphasised the importance of unity in shaping the region's future.
