Bonny KhalwaleAlias Bull Fighter Drops his Gubernatorial Bid in Favour of Cleophas Malala
Former Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale and the deputy president William Ruto’s ally has dropped his gubernatorial bid in favor of Cleophas Malala.
He will now be vying for the Kakamega senatorial sit which is currently being held by senator Malala.
Through his official Facebook page Khalwale said his came after consultation with Kenya Kwanza alliance principals.
He wrote “After intensive consultations, soul searching, reading from the script of Michael Kijana Wamalwa & in keeping with my iconic mantra of decisive leadership, I’ve today happily opted to return to National politics leaving Malala to steer Kakamega County . Thank you all,”
DP Ruto, on his part, exuded confidence of Kenya Kwanza’s influence in Kakamega, saying his brigade was sure to fetch the county’s votes in the August polls.
“We are very clear in our minds that Kakamega is going to be a Kenya Kwanza County,” said Ruto.
The Kakamega gubernatorial seat has attracted interest from several leaders, among them Malala, Deputy Governor Philip Kutima and former Ketraco CEO Fernandes Barasa.
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