This archive report was first published on 8 July 2019.
Published on July 8, 2019, a group of professionals in Kitui has urged Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka to abandon his reliance on Raila Odinga's support for his 2022 presidential bid.
Speaking in Mwingi town, Campbell Munyambu, coordinator of Mwingi Professionals Forum, advised Kalonzo not to bank on Raila's support, citing the former Vice President's alleged greed for power.
‘We have supported Raila severally and he lost. People are now fatigued with his ambitions, it would be a waste of time to support him again because his support base has dwindled significantly,' Munyambu said.
Instead, the group urged Kalonzo to work closely with President Uhuru Kenyatta and Gideon Moi, leader of the Kanu party, to gain their trust and support.
According to Munyambu, Kalonzo was best poised to take over from President Uhuru, and a merger between Wiper and Kanu would be beneficial for both parties.
