Tuesday, June 18, 2024 - Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) chairman Johnstone Muthama has accused President William Ruto of betraying the Kamba community, despite their support for him during the 2022 presidential election.
Speaking on Saturday, Muthama complained that his region had
been given a raw deal by President William Ruto's government and is now pinning
his hopes on Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
In a dramatic turn of events, Muthama, who had campaigned
against Kalonzo in the 2022 General Election, stated that the aspirations of
Ukambani rest with the Wiper Democratic Movement party leader, whom he said
must be supported by all his people.
The former Machakos Senator
claimed President Ruto shortchanged the Akamba community by giving them
‘insignificant jobs’, saying it was time for the region to rally behind Kalonzo
for them to discuss the political path forward for their region.
“I was part of those who formed the UDA party and we brought in the current government but today we have no Kamba people seated at the table where national resources are getting shared.
"We are
only errand boys,” Muthama said.
The outspoken politician, who
has maintained a low profile for some time, said the Kamba community had been
sidelined in past governments even after being party to some past ruling
governments.
“It is not easy to win the presidency but the secret is one; we need to hold a mega Kamba unity meeting so that we can have a common front as a community.
"The clergy need to pray for us
to be able to sit together, we collect all our over 2 million votes in one
basket and think of where to cast them,” he said.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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Can anyone tell me why Muthama has realized this now and not earlier? By teaming up with Kalonzo, he has written his own political obituary as Kalonzo will never clinch the big seat in Kenya.
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