Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka suffered a major political blow after Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama - his key ally - dumped him. The move could loosen the Wiper boss’ grip on his Ukambani bastion, 90 days to the August 8 polls. The party leader has been imposing candidates and ensuring that by hook or crook, these people become Wiper candidates,” Muthama said in a statement. Muthama yesterday lifted the lid on the simmering tension with Kalonzo, accusing him of strangling party democracy. Muthama tore into Kalonzo, telling him off for issuing a direct ticket to Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana and favouring Wavinya Ndeti as the Wiper governor candidate for Machakos county.

Source: The Star May 08, 2017 20:37 UTC