Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua seems and NASA Leader Raila Amolo Odinga at a past function.[Photo/ ghafla.com]The relationship between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua seems to have hit rocks, Nairobi News has reported.
This is after the county boss failed to join President Uhuru’s caravan during Jubilee tour in Ukambani.
Mutua, who had been drumming up support for President Kenyatta, was expected to welcome the head of state in Machakos as he seeks re-election but he decided to continue with his campaigns elsewhere as Uhuru and his team pitched tents in his home.
The president’s team dropped Mutua out of the entourage despite having said that he will be part of the team. The Presidential Strategic Communications Unit (PSCU) had earlier suggested that Mutua would be part of the team.
The unit stated: "In his expected tour of Machakos County, the head of State will be flanked by Governor Alfred Mutua who abandoned the opposition to team up with Jubilee. They will also be joined by candidates vying for all elective positions on Maendeleo Chap Chap Party,” he stated as quoted by the Local Daily.
The governor has been a strong supporter of the Jubilee government. He has been arguing that President Uhuru has delivered most of his promises. The lawmaker is defending his seat in August.