Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama at a past function.[Photo/capitalfm.co.ke]
Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama will have an uphill task to convince the Kamba community to back him for any seat if Cord leader Raila Odinga loses in August polls. From the start, Muthama showed that he was not in good terms with Kalonzo as much as he attempted to maintain his cool.
The senator will have a rough time to tell the people of this part of the nation that he will fight for their rights if elected. His push for small parties to fold up and join Wiper attracted many reactions from the Kamba community.
Different leaders from Ukambani have been launching attack after attack against the senator over his stand when it comes to matters of their interest. Kalonzo had insisted that all was well until the river banks broke lose.
Wiper party has continued to lose key leaders in the recent past.
Muthama joins the likes of Mutua and others who have turned against Kalonzo after many years.
The legislator's move is likely to shift the political situation of this part of the nation in the forthcoming polls. On the other hand, it is big blow to Kalonzo as he looks forward to presidency.