Speaking during a television interview on Monday night, Savula said leadership in the region should be left to seasoned politicians with a strong electoral record.
Savula, who has declared interest in contesting for the Kakamega governorship on a UDA ticket in 2027, questioned the political credentials of the three leaders.
According to him, Wamalwa served only one term as a Member of Parliament and has not won any elective seat since. He noted that Osotsi is serving his first term in the Senate, while Natembeya is in his first elected office as governor.
“We have leaders who have been elected three or four times and have the experience to articulate the interests of our people. Those are the leaders who should speak for the community, not political amateurs,” Savula said.
His remarks come amid growing political rivalry in Western Kenya as leaders position themselves ahead of the 2027 General Election. The region has become a battleground between politicians supporting President William Ruto and those aligned with the opposition.
Wamalwa has emerged as one of the strongest critics of the Kenya Kwanza government. Natembeya has also built a reputation as an outspoken opposition figure, while Osotsi has played a prominent role in the Orange Democratic Movement and the Linda Mwananchi movement.
Savula’s comments are expected to intensify political tensions in the region, where leaders are competing to shape the future direction of Western Kenya politics and determine who will command the community’s support in the next election.