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A former sworn critic of Jubilee Party and its leadership is poised to become one of the major beneficiaries of the looming changes in President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.
The man, who was at the core of the National Super Alliance (NASA) operations in the run up to last year’s General Election is reportedly being considered for a Cabinet slot in the event of a reshuffle.
The Grapevine has learnt that the combative youthful politician -who not long ago lost a chance because of his hard-hitting remarks against the Jubilee leadership - is said to have created a good rapport with top State officers following the handshake between Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition chief Raila Odinga.
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The MP from Western region shared a clip of himself demanding for re-tabling of the rejected report in a local WhatsApp only for his constituents to confront him with accusations of double speak.
The lawmaker, who has always tried to cut an image of a defender of the common man -which he is actually not - was reminded to stop addressing the press but to debate issues in the House.
They were not happy that he had to storm out for a press briefing instead of contributing either through amendments or by supporting the report.
