Political analyst Ambrose Weda has ruled out chances of Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana becoming the Kamba community's ultimate political leader.
Speaking on Wednesday morning, Weda who acknowledged Kibwana's development record said the latter lacks the vital requirement for such kind of leadership.
He termed him as a great leader who, however, is unable to engage in dirty politics, a characteristic he said denies him the position as that is what most Kenyans look for in a leader.
"Kibwana can serve the people but cannot attract the masses to follow him as the Ukambani kingpin. He is not the type that packs lies and throws insults at others. Unfortunately, that is what Kenyans look for," Weda said.
Weda was speaking on KBC English Service's 'The Big Conversation' show.
He also weighed in on the ongoing battle between current kingpin and Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka and the 3 lower Eastern Kenya governors reportedly seeking to dethrone him.
Weda said Kibwana, Alfred Mutua (Machakos) and Charity Ngilu (Kitui) are fighting a lost battle since the position is taken directly from the people and not holders.
"Kalonzo arose and took the position directly from the masses. If they want it, let them do the same thing," he said.
The battle has divided Ukambani politicians into two factions, one for the former Vice President and the other one allied to the trio.
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