Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua has come out publicly to shame his former boss. Kalonzo has been the barometer of Ukambani Politics for decades but seemingly his influence is being watered down.
The Three Ukambani governors have in recent times given Kalonzo sleepless nights as his kinship faces a hostile takeover.
Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has asked Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to support his 2022 presidential ambition following his alleged proposal for the presidential term limit to be removed.
Mr Musyoka says he was misquoted by the media but Dr Mutua on Sunday said the proposal indicated that his rival had shelved his presidential bid.
“His proposal to remove the presidential term limit and extend that of President Kenyatta is a confirmation that he is no longer in the presidential race,” he told journalists at Mombasa County’s Pride Inn Hotel.
“For that reason and because I am the only leader from the Eastern region who has declared that he wants to run for the presidency, I request him to support my bid.”
Why Kalonzo is a reject
In line with this, the governor said Mr Musyoka’s lack of a political stand on what he has said, over the years, has given the public reason not to choose him for the top seat.
“A leader should be a person who takes a position and sticks to it. I am surprised when people say they want to be President and then become so wishy-washy’. How can you trust somebody who keeps on changing his position about being your Commander in Chief? You cannot.”