The last-minute decision by Maendeleo Chap Chap party to withdraw its candidate, has changed fortunes for the Ukambani political ring. Wiper Leader Johnstone Muthama will now face former senator Johnstone Muthama. – By John Mutiso.
The withdrawal of a former Cabinet Minister, Mutua Katuku, has turned fortunes away from the Maendeleo boss, who said the bail-out was to foster peace and the handshake.
Urbanus Ngengele of (UDA) will now face off with Muthama’s ex-wife and Wiper candidate Agnes Kavindu.
Mutua said his party’s withdrawal from the race was an extension of goodwill to the President, to ODM party leader Raila Odinga, BBI partners.
If Kalonzo wins over Machakos hearts, his new found alliance with ANC’s Musalia Mudavadi, KANU – Gideon Moi, and FORD-Kenya – Moses Wetangula, who have been traversing counties to popularize the BBI Process.
Should Muthama trample over his ex-wife, UDA would have secured their second official win, and a third victory for the deputy president.
The seat fell vaccant after the death of Senator Boniface Kabaka, who died after a failed surgical procedure.
