I wanted to fly away from poverty, says Meru’s ‘James Bond'

Julius Mwithalie, who clung onto Raila Odinga's chopper, at Muringene. He will be charged with attempted suicide, according to Igembe South OCPD Jane Nyakeruma. [PHOTO: PHARES MUTEMBEI/STANDARD]

A man who clung onto a chopper ferrying Opposition leader Raila Odinga from Meru County wanted to follow him and be given a job.

Destitution led ‘James Bond’, real name Julius Mwithalie, 28, into jumping onto Raila’s chopper when it took off from the crowded Maili Tatu stadium in Igembe Central on Thursday.