Former Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama is one of the most powerful politicians from the Ukambani region.
Many people like him for his courage and humility.
In 2017, Muthama made the unexpected move that surprised many including Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka.
The former senator refused to defend his seat in the August 8, 2017, general elections.
Muthama's decision not to contest for any political seat in the polls left most Kenyans with surprise not only in Ukambani but the entire country including Wiper party officials.
His political supporters were never convinced with the reasons he gave for not defending the seat.
Muthama claimed he was busy campaigning for the NASA presidential candidate Raila Odinga hence didn't have time to engage in Machakos politics.
Most of his supporters were disappointed by this decision.
Some accused the politician of betraying Wiper and the Kamba community by supporting Raila.
Machakos is among the counties known to be strongholds of the Wiper party in Eastern region.
As a party, Wiper was left with no choice but to choose another leader to run for the Machakos senatorial seat.
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