| Updated Mon, February 13th 2017 at 08:32 GMT +3Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti and Maendeleo Chap Chap leader Alfred Mutua dance during their tour to popularise the party in Meru. (Photo: Peter Muthomi/Standard)Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti’s defection from Jubilee Party (JP) to Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) has triggered political re-alignments that are likely to shape the outcome of the August 8 General Election. Political scientist Tom Njururi posits that if Kivuti, Wambora, Mbarire and Kiragu all end up on the ballot, the win will be tilted towards Kivuti owing to the population dynamics of the county. Manyatta constituency had 74,505 voters, Runyenjes 66,047, Mbeere South 50,141 and Mbeere North 36,593. In terms of resources, Kivuti, Wambora and Mbarire have an upper hand over the rest of the candidates which can enable them roll out an effective campaign machinery.

Source: Standard Digital February 13, 2017 05:36 UTC