Ondiek to Khamala: A tale of mixed fortunes for church leaders in politics

ODM party leader Raila Odinga hands over the ODM nomination certificate to Lurambi Mp Bishop Titus Khamala during  Azimio la Umoja rally in Kakamega. [Benjamin Sakwa,  Standard]

Bishop Titus Khamala is known more for his clowning tricks akin to those of gospel artist Christopher Nyangwara Mosioma, popularly known as Embarambamba.

The one-term Lurambi MP has risen to prominence partly owing to the dramatic antics of rolling on dusty, and even muddy, ground as he pushes his political agenda, including rallying support for Amani National Congress (ANC) leader Musalia Mudavadi, when he was eyeing the presidency. Bishop Khamala has since shifted allegiance to Raila Odinga, the presidential nominee for Azimio La Umoja-One Kenya, after Musalia teamed up with Deputy President William Ruto.