[Kisii Senator Chris Obure in a past event. President Uhuru Kenyatta is reportedly keen to work with him due to his political experience. Photo/nation.co.ke]
Kisii senator Chris Obure’s long experience in politics and his ability to work with grassroots leaders is among qualities that make President Uhuru Kenyatta to trust him with campaign team.
Obure, formally ODM Kisii branch chairman, joined Jubilee Party early this year and has been Kenyatta’s point’s man from the vote rich Gusii region.
His close working relationship with the Head of State has reportedly caused jitters among DP William Ruto’s team that is under close supervision of Deputy Governor Joash Maangi.
“He has been in politics for quite some time and his ability to coordinate people over years seems to be appealing the president,” said a source who spoke on condition of anonymity.
“His entry to Jubilee politics has already caused jitters in Jubilee camp. DP Ruto is keen to have Maangi lead the Gusii team contrary to the president’s wish,” added the source.
Initially, Maangi had agreed to deputise Obure only to make a sudden change of mind recently when he announced his gubernatorial bid.
The two are set to wrestle for Jubilee Party ticket in gubernatorial primaries and may not work together after Obure settled on Albert Nyaundi as his preferred running mate.