Residents of Machakos county have been urged to be wise in the next general election and choose eligible leaders regardless of the political parties.
This was said on Thursday by Tala businessman Charles Kyalo Kilonzo who's eyeing the Matungulu parliamentary seat.
Kilonzo said that many people have been brainwashed to choose leaders who are in dominant parties which is a big blow to those candidates in less popular parties.
"I tell you there are good leaders who are independent candidates or in less popular party, for long we have chosen leaders from big parties and in the end gotten a raw deal," said Kilonzo.
Nonetheless, Kilonzo urged aspirants and incumbent leaders to be on the front line in urging people to register as voters adding that many leaders are yet to realise that the huge gathering they command is full of unregistered voters.
"Don't be overwhelmed by the huge crowds in your meetings, instead turn those numbers into votes," added Kilonzo.