Wiper Leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka and Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua at a past function [Photo/jambonewspot.com]
Leaders from Machakos County were very vocal in matters of national interest in 2017.
Political alignments saw a number of leaders defecting to a different political outfit.
The naming of Wiper Party Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka as National Super Alliance (NASA) Presidential running mate attracted mixed reactions from different factions.
Here are five leaders who hit headlines in 2017.
The ranking of the leaders is, however, subject to correction.
1. Wiper Leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka
Wiper Party Patron Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka no doubt was among the most talked about politicians from Ukambani.
Leaders from both the opposition and Jubilee were very keen on Kalonzo’s political steps after Raila Amolo Odinga of ODM was chosen to become the flag bearer.
2. Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua
Governor Alfred Mutua’s decision to defend his seat on Maendeleo Chap Chap Movement made him hit headlines on several accounts.
His rift with Kalonzo was also among the subjects that were commonly discussed in 2017.
3.Senator Johnstone Muthama
Muthama is one of the leaders who need no introduction in Ukambani.
He has been very in supporting Raila to ascend to power. He caused a storm in NASA when he threatened to spill beans about his party leader, Kalonzo.
4. Former Kathaini MP Wavinya Ndeti
Wavinya Ndeti contested for the governorship race.
Despite losing to Mutua, she gave the incumbent a run for his money.
5. Agnes Kavindu
The family woes of Senator Johnstone Muthama brought to the limelight his estranged wife.
Kavindu unsuccessful contested for the women rep seat.
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