LNC and the Work of Building Institutions
By Oguna Mamba
Over the past week, the leadership of the LNC has held focused discussions on how to build the organization into a strong, sustainable institution with membership drawn from across Piny Luo. These conversations were intentional, searching, and necessary.
Key issues examined included membership growth, recruitment, institutional culture, and financial capacity. A range of ideas was presented, debated, and refined. Concepts such as Gigi Economics were introduced as part of a broader effort to rethink collective strength, reciprocity, and self-sustaining systems within the LNC framework.
Progress did not emerge from uniform agreement, but from disciplined engagement. Some positions were affirmed, others contested. In moments of uncertainty, the LNC President demonstrated leadership grounded in restraint and judgment, recognizing that silence can sometimes allow clarity to emerge.
As Akinyi observed during these in deliberations:
“We don’t have all the answers; we need to find them together. Let’s communicate, decide boldly, adapt quickly, and support one another and we will make it.”
This outlook reflects an organization moving from loose coordination toward institutional coherence. The way LNC conducts its internal business—through dialogue, collective decision-making, and adaptability—signals a body committed to the long-term liberation and advancement of Piny Luo through structured and affiliated associations.
Recent collaborative engagements beyond internal forums have further demonstrated the value of partnership, reaffirming the LNC’s capacity to contribute meaningfully to shared initiatives where interests and values align.
Separately, and in a personal capacity, I acknowledge Abner Collins Mango, a Luo advocate from Gem Regea, who is contesting for a general member position in the upcoming LSK elections. His candidacy underscores the importance of organized professional engagement within the Luo community.
The task before the LNC is clear. Institutions are built through process, shared purpose, and the discipline to reflect, adapt, and persist. The past week offers a glimpse of what becomes possible when that discipline is taken seriously.