This archive report was first published on 17 September 2019.
Published on September 17, 2019, Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has severed ties with Deputy President William Ruto and is now in talks with Amani National Congress leader Musalia Mudavadi for a political deal.
Kibwana, who is serving his final term, has hinted at contesting for the presidency in the next general election and is busy wooing partners after falling out with Wiper party.
Wiper party, where Kibwana served as national chairman before his differences with Kalonzo Musyoka, replaced him with Chirau Mwakwere last month.
His differences with Kalonzo, who controls Kamba politics, have exposed Kibwana to political survival in the region dominated by Wiper party.
As Kibwana courts Mudavadi, he is aware that the Amani leader is a vital person to check Kalonzo in the region. However, political pundits say his influence in Kamba politics is of no consequence and will add no value to Mudavadi's camp since Kambas are still firmly behind Kalonzo and Wiper party.
The governor is reviving his Muungano party and has set his eyes on controlling the happenings in Makueni, where he wants to influence the politics in 2022 and have a say on his succession.
