Bukusu factor hangs above new found Opposition unity

Opposition leaders Musalia Mudavadi(left) Kalonzo Musyoka(center)Raila Odinga,Moses wetangula and Nick Salat during the launch of NASA at Bomas of Kenya. (Photo:Beverlyne Musuli/Standard)

The Opposition cookie is crumbling even before it is baked. On Wednesday, a joint Opposition displayed rare unity and might at the Bomas of Kenya. Yet even before the day ended Kanu sent out disturbing signals. Several party officials disowned the Bomas meeting and unity.

Even more alarming was a hurried press conference by Ford Kenya the next day. An ill-tempered party leader, Moses Wetang’ula, and his top brass disowned the National Supper Alliance (NASA) that was sort of unfurled at Bomas. They threw snide remarks at Amani National Congress (ANC) leader, Musalia Mudavadi.