For years, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has remained the de facto political prefect and poster boy of Ukambani. Having got his party’s endorsement for president once, he has shelved his ambitions thrice, supporting Mwai Kibaki once and Raila Odinga twice. Being intent on controlling Machakos county, Muthama propped up a preferred governor, former Deputy Governor Bernard Kiala. MUTHAMA’S ENDORSES RUTOAt this funeral, the gorilla in the room was Muthama’s open endorsement of Ruto for President in 2022. Kalonzo, appearing irked by this, asked Muthama to tell Ruto to support him for 2022.

Source: The Star August 30, 2020 08:37 UTC