According to reports, former Machakos Senator and an ally of the DP, Johnstone Muthama, is rooting for former Machakos County Deputy Governor, Bernard Kiala, to succeed the late Boniface Kabaka.
However, another faction in the DP’s camp is lobbying for Ex-Agriculture Assistant Minister Peter Kaindi.
Muthama has in the recent past positioned himself to strategically influence politics in Machakos as he delivers wins for ‘Hustler Nation’ as exhibited in his role in Feisal Bader’s win in Msambweni on December 15, 2020.
The former Senator is said to be keen on influencing who becomes the next Machakos County Senator.
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 – Deputy President William Ruto’s new party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA), risks disintegration after divisions emerged amongst leaders in Machakos County allied to the DP in regards to which candidate should be the flag bearer in the upcoming senatorial by-election.
