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How Musalia Mudavadi dug himself into a political ditch as elections near

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ANC Party leader Musalia Mudavadi during Democratic Party of Kenya (DP) party leader Justin Muturi signing a coalition agreement with Kenya kwanza alliance at the Hermosa Gardens in Karen on 9th April 2022. [David Gichuru, Standard]

The uncharacteristic rough political tone that announced his entry into Kenya Kwanza Alliance appears to have faded. A softer, more persuasive tone has taken over as political realities begin to dawn ahead of the much-anticipated August 9 General Election.

With the electoral dynamics hardening, the play-it-cool ANC boss Musalia Mudavadi who has cut the image of a noble and humble politician, is at a crossroads, if the current developments are anything to go by.

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