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Kalonzo under fire for remarks on Taita-Taveta governor seat

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka speaks in Taita Taveta on September 29, 2020.

Photo credit: Lucy Mkanyika | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Mr Musyoka, who was addressing residents of Mwatate and Wundanyi towns, said Kambas in the coastal county should instead vie for the positions of deputy governor, National Assemby and Senate members, as well as ward representatives.
  • In a hasty reaction, however, Taita-Taveta-based advocate Bernard Mwinzi, who has already announced his interest in the top seat, termed Mr Musyoka’s remarks reckless.

Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been heavily criticised for his remarks that aspirants of Kamba descent should leave the Taita-Taveta governorship to the Taita and Taveta communities.

Mr Musyoka, who was addressing residents of Mwatate and Wundanyi towns, said Kambas in the coastal county should instead vie for the positions of deputy governor, National Assembly and Senate members, as well as ward representatives.