Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has moved to protect newly appointed wildlife and tourism minister Alfred Mutua from ridicule over last week’s cabinet reshuffle.
During an inter-denominational prayer meeting attended by Mr Musyoka and his supporters in Marili, Makueni County, on Friday, some Wiper MPs mocked Mr Mutua after he was “demoted” from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs portfolio. did.
But in a rare gesture, Musyoka warned allies against such attacks.
“Dr Mutua has been transferred from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Ministry of Tourism. We are confident that we should support him in his success. Wildlife is very important. Dr Mutua should join us in this solidarity effort. Mr Musyoka said after Kashiani MP Robert Mbuyi said he was being “demoted”. Dr. Mutua and his East African Community, ASAL counterpart, Penina Maronza’s “” was a mockery of the Kamba community.
The call by the former vice president, who is widely considered to be a key political figure in Kitui, Machakos and Makueni counties, comes amid intense infighting between some allies and allies of President Ruto seeking to upend the region. This was done on the back of a concerted effort. Last year, it overwhelmingly voted for Azimio’s leader, Raila Odinga.
Two of President Ruto’s allies who spoke at the forum called on Mr Musyoka to lead the Kamba community and join Kenya’s Kwanzaa government.
Former Mbuni MP Kisoy Munyao and businessman James Mbaruka said Ukambani would benefit from major infrastructure projects by supporting President Ruto’s government.
In response, Wiper said it was time for Ukambani’s political opponents to unite and strengthen their political voice in the run-up to the 2027 general elections.
“Members of other political parties in the region should completely relax. Don’t bring hostility where there is no hostility. I have no animosity towards (President) William Ruto. I know that he is my brother. So do I.” “I have no animosity towards (former president) Uhuru Kenyatta or (Azimio leader) Raila Odinga. has worked with all of them. It’s time for what has been suppressed for so long to shine. Now things will change,” he said. Musyoka.
Ms Musyoka called on Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti to work closely with MPs and other elected leaders in the county to accelerate development in the region.
Ndeti is at odds with some regional MPs who she accuses of weakening her government and plotting to succeed her in 2027.
The forum, hosted by Makueni MP Rose Museo, was touted as an opportunity to cure the “curse that is holding back the Kamba community”.
“We need to start talking about empowering this community by thinking about development. Let’s create a strategy for our community. How do we create competitive advantage in our community? We need to think in terms of wealth creation and development,” Bishop Titus said. Masika from Christian Impact Mission.
