Instead, Mr Wetang'ula said, his handshake with Mr Wamalwa would help strengthen the merger aimed at realising the elusive Luhya unity. The rivalry started when Mr Wamalwa unsuccessfully challenged Mr Wetang’ula for the leadership of Ford Kenya ahead of the 2013 General Election. But Mr Wetang'ula watered down the fears saying his meeting with Mr Wamalwa was aimed at strengthening the planned merger. Why would I think of joining another camp yet I have openly declared my interest in the presidency," said Mr Wetang'ula. Mr Wetang'ula said the Ford Kenya and ANC merger was still being discussed by individual parties.

Source: Daily Nation July 29, 2018 20:48 UTC