Governor Mutua Joins ‘Hustlers Nation’, To Support Ruto’s Presidential Bid

NAIROBI, Kenya, May 9- Machakos Governor Dr. Alfred Mutua will now campaign for Deputy President William Ruto in his quest to become Kenya’s fifth President, after leaving the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya alliance.

Mutua made the announcement on Monday, after days of complaints about being excluded in the affairs of the Raila Odinga-led alliance.

“We have joined Kenya Kwanza, the coalition led by Deputy President William Ruto and this is where we feel safe,” the Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader told journalists on Monday.

Also in his list of complaints, is alleged zoning of regions by the so-called big parties within the President Uhuru Kenyatta-backed coalition.

Mutua said he made the decision after Azimio failed to make public the coalition agreement signed with affiliate parties.

He had threatened of filing a case in court over the same.

“We have been kicked out of Azimio,” he said. “You cannot sign a contract and no one gives it to you.”

Leaders in Kenya Kwanza have welcomed Mutua and his party, saying he has joined the “winning side.”

Senator Moses Wetangula said Mutua’s entry , “Your entry brings in additional energy and guarantees, even more, KKA’s assured victory in the August 9th General elections.”