Minority Leader Francis Nyenze’s support for President Kenyatta’s bid for re-election is likely to increase the Jubilee Party’s confidence that it has made significant inroads in Kalonzo Musyoka’s backyard. To these the party adds the support it has from Alfred Mutua’s Maendeleo Chap Chap, which has endorsed President Kenyatta’s re-election. While the consolidation would help Mr Musyoka garner support for Raila Odinga, he has suffered some losses of close allies that would possibly trouble him. These are in the form of the defections of Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama and his Kitui counterpart, David Musila. Worse for Mr Musyoka is the fact that Mr Musila has also expressed support for President Kenyatta.

Source: Daily Nation June 12, 2017 07:51 UTC