[Opposition alliance NASA co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka. He has defended Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze over the legislator's recent outbursts on the NASA line up. Courtesy: The Star]
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has shown approval of Kitui West MP Francis Nyenze's remarks over the NASA presidential line up announced last week at Uhuru Park.
Speaking on Wednesday, the former Vice President praised Nyenze for supporting his presidential bid and standing with his party.
"Honorable Nyenze expresses belief. He has received a lot of bad press due to saying what he believes in," Musyoka said.
"I don't want a gentleman I know so much to be besmirched. The name Nyenze doesn't mean he is a cockroach. I am here to defend him. I want to thank him for standing with me," he added.
Nyenze had shown displeasure with the NASA presidential line up, saying the Kamba community had been given a raw deal.
NASA unveiled ODM Party leader Raila Odinga as the outfit's presidential candidate with Kalonzo Musyoka as his running mate.
They will face off with President Uhuru Kenyatta and Deputy President William Ruto during the August polls.