Vihiga is the home county of Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi whose influence in the region’s politics is undisputed. Mr Mudavadi, who had a key role in the formation of the opposition alliance, landed the position of premier, should Nasa take power from Jubilee in the August 8 General Election. One, since Raila is the leader of ODM, being presidential flag-bearer will be a boost to daktari (in reference to Ottichilo). SHUN PETTY POLITICSVihiga County assembly speaker Dan Chitwah argues that all was not lost for Mr Mudavadi in the Nasa arrangement. His sentiments were echoed by Mr Ben Ombima, a nominated ODM member of county assembly, who called on the region’s voters to shun “petty politics”.

Source: Daily Nation May 03, 2017 19:52 UTC