| Updated Wed, May 10th 2017 at 10:56 GMT +3Johnstone MuthamaThe decision by Johnstone Muthama not to defend his seat leaves the Machakos senatorial race to three candidates. Former Cabinet minister Mutua Katuku of People's Trust Party (PTP), IT expert Winfred Mutua of Jubilee Party and Maendeleo Chap Chap's Carlos Kioko will battle it out for the seat in the August 8 polls. Mr Muthama, who acrimoniously announced his decision to quit the race citing dictatorship by Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka in the party nominations, was largely touted as "an unbeatable candidate" in the Machakos senatorial race by both his foes and admirers. His exit now sets the stage for a brand new perspective of the county's senatorial race. ALSO READ: Jubilee dismisses most petitions on primariesMs Mutua said she was confident of winning the election irrespective of whether Muthama was in the race or not.

Source: Standard Digital May 10, 2017 07:52 UTC