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

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.

From the Western region, he is now the only leader, apart from Mumias East MP Benjamin Washiali, banking his hopes on Deputy President William Ruto’s win for political survival after his ally, Ford Kenya leader Moses Wetang’ula, opted to defend his Senate seat.