Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama now claims he has taken over as the new Ukambani kingpin.

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Speaking on Wednesday, the firebrand leader said he has now cast his eyes on ensuring that the Kamba people are well placed within the next government.

To realise this, he said, he is reaching out to other national leaders, including Deputy President William Ruto, in a bid to elevate the Kamba people politically.

He was responding to Wiper Democratic Movement (WDM) leader Kalonzo Musyoka's recent declaration that he will support President Uhuru Kenyatta, even past the 2022 polls.

Muthama, who has for long been an ally of the former vice president, said the remark remains Kalonzo's individual stand, and not that of the region.

"Kalonzo’s offer of support to President Kenyatta even after 2022 does not reflect the will of the Kamba people, those are his own personal sentiment,” he said.

He made the remarks at the Light Christian Church in Machakos during a Christmas service.

He said that his alliance will also include Ford Kenya party leader Moses Wetangula and ANC leader Musalia Mudavadi.

Ironically, his remarks come only weeks after his vow to broker a pre-2022 alliance between Kalonzo and Ruto, whom he said can deliver the presidency if together.

Kalonzo has also declared his interest in the presidency in the 2022 polls.