Former United Democratic Alliance (UDA) leader Johnson Muthama has called for unity talks with the Wiper Party, but youth leaders from the Ukambani region, affiliated with the Kenya Kwanza Coalition, have rejected the offer.
On Friday, Muthama emphasized the importance of bipartisan political talks with Ukambani community leaders to discuss the community's involvement in President William Ruto's government and its future.
Former Machakos Seantor has accused President Ruto of marginalizing the Kamba community by assigning them subordinate positions in his cabinet.
"The Kamba people are being vilified. I founded the UDA party, won elections and formed government but there is not a single Kamba to share the national cake," stated Muthama.
Muthama was speaking at the funeral of former cabinet minister Joseph Konzolo Munyao in Mbooni, Makueni County, attended by Musyoka and several Wiper leaders. His promise to unite the Kamba community on a different political line, away from Kenya Kwanza sparked outrage among local allies of President Ruto.
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They accused Muthama of misleading the Kamba community into believing that both he and Musyoka were expelled from the Kenya Kwanza government for selfish political motives.
In separate interviews with Nation, the young politicians asserted that the Kamba community does not require Musyoka and Muthama to hold top positions to feel fully represented in the government.
They stressed that Kenya is a democracy and those in key government positions are legitimate representatives of the community. These politicians, they explained, will ensure the realization of the social and economic goals of the region. The Cabinet Secretary noted that those seeking political fame by offering to host political party conferences in Ukambani area are driven by greed.
Muthama's call for unity comes just three days after President Ruto promised to train young politicians, including Kawatani, to prepare them for future leadership roles.
Speaking in Meru, the President stated that he had intentionally assigned young MPs key responsibilities in running the country to help them gain valuable leadership experience.
