“ODM is ready to walk alone and build new friendships that add value,” he said in a jibe at the estranged Nasa principals. It's reported that ODM may stop further campaigns for BBI, the product of the March 9, 2018, handshake — if their estranged partners take a centred role. The Orange party has also threatened to also ditch the handshake, if Kibicho is not removed from his central role in the BBI campaigns. The new alliance would strengthen his grip on the Coast and Western as well as woo Ukambani. However, Wiper communications director Onesmus Kilonzo dismissed such an alliance, saying it will not weaken Kalonzo's influence on Ukambani.

Source: The Star March 12, 2021 02:03 UTC