By KITAVI MUTUAMore by this AuthorWiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has struck a political deal with leaders of small parties in Ukambani region to solidify his support base and bolster his bid for the Nasa presidential ticket. Mr Musyoka can now rest easy after his long-time political rival Charity Ngilu and other local politicians Mutua Katuku, Wavinya Ndeti who have been opposed to his leadership agreed to rally the Kamba community behind the Wiper leader. In the deal, Mrs Ngilu’s Narc, Ms Ndeti’s Chama Cha Uzalendo and Mr Katuku’s People’s Trust Party will work with the Wiper party leader in pushing the community agenda within the Opposition National Super Alliance. The deal is also likely to give Mr Musyoka a competitive edge within Nasa politics because he has managed to rally his political base to speak with one voice. The move by the three politicians to throw their weight behind Mr Musyoka’s presidential bid come barely two week after Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana ditched his Muungano party which sponsored his election in 2013 for Wiper party.

Source: Daily Nation March 11, 2017 10:17 UTC