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Speculation is now in overdrive. Is Mbao positioning himself as the opposition’s torchbearer in 2025  Mbeere North by- election  parliamentary race? Could this meeting signal the birth of a bold new alliance aimed at challenging the government’s grip in Mbeere North?

Mbao, known for his unwavering community service and rising popularity among the youth and women groups is a formidable candidate in the race. But today’s meeting with Kalonzo  a seasoned kingmaker  could mark a turning point. Whispers within political corridors hint that Mbao may be gearing up to ride the opposition wave straight into the ballot box.

Political analysts are calling it a potential game-changer. If Mbao indeed secures the opposition’s backing, Mbeere North could witness an electrifying duel: a battle not just of personalities, but of ideologies, development track records, and political muscle.

Is this the handshake that rattles the establishment? Is Mbao the face of the opposition’s resurgence in Mbeere North?

The former vice president  has consequently urged for quick action by the  authorities to establish what caused the death of MCA Munuve who was his political bosom friend.

"As we mourn Hon. Munuve, we urge quick action on establishing the cause of his sudden death", the Wiper leader wrote on his condolence message on his Facebook page.

Kalonzo described the late Kariobangi North MCA as tireless advocate of the rights of people as well as their dedicated servant.

The late Munuve was an active member of Team SKM, said the former VP. The Team SKM is spearheading campaign for Kalonzo's election as President of Kenya during the 2027 polls.

Nairobi City County Assembly Speaker, Ken Ng'ondi, said the late MP Munuve passed on while he was undergoing treatment in a hospital on Kiambu Road. 

The late Munuve was elected on an independent ticket in 2022 polls.

The youthful man was allegedly seriously injured by the his lover, a daughter of a senior chief in Kitui, after a violent quarrel on Tuesday.

The duo were said to have differed after a beer beige. When they got to their house,  tempers flared with  the woman reaching for a kitchen knife culminating to the near fatal attack.

The incident took place at Kunda Kindu area of Kitui township. The injured man was taken to Kitui Level IV Hospital where he is undergoing treatment.

Confirming the incident, Kitui Central subcounty Police Commander, Peter Karanja, confirmed that the assailant was on Wednesday being held at the Kitui Central police  station cells and investigations had gotten underway.

"The injured man is not dead. He is alive and undergoing treatment at the Kitui Level IV Hospital," said Karanja when he spoke to the media.

Karanja further added the woman who allegedly knifed the man was cooling her heels in custody. The sub county police boss said the motive of the attack was unclear and that investigations had been launched into the incident.

He added that once the probe is finalized, the suspected attacker would be arraigned in a court of law.

The MCAs who were responding to news of the sudden death of their Kariobangi North counterpart Joel Munuve Kimanzi from the Nairobi City County Assembly under unclear circumstances observed that the deceased legislator may have been silenced for exposing graft.

Makima MCA Philip Nzangi kicked off the debate by questioning why the government had not considered giving grassroot leaders security, yet they performed the risky role of oversight over County Executives which had billions of shillings under their disposal.

Nominated MCA Agnes Gakungugu said exercising oversight was being misconstrued as witch hunt of top County Government officials. She urged those that may feel aggrieved by MCAs to the extent of planning to harm them to remember that they also had families to raise.

According to Kagaari North MCA Mucangi Mwariama, the suspicious death of one of their colleagues should not dampen the resolve of other legislators in ensuring proper service delivery, adherence to integrity and prudent utilization of public resources.

Expressing worry over numerous deaths of MCAs in a span of two years, Nominated MCA Yvonne Mate said the sole purpose of the leaders occupying their positions was to safeguard public resources from misuse, adding that this did not warrant actions as harsh as killing.

With a whiff of suspicion of foul play, the leaders who spoke during an Assembly plenary sitting unanimously called for speedy investigations into the mysterious death of the Kariobangi North MCA and pledged to make a public statement once the inquest is complete and the cause of his demise established.

Temporary Speaker Newton Kariuki (Muminji MCA) had earlier thrown out a petition by Kithimu MCA Julius Karuri who complained that newly appointed Public Service Principal Secretary Geoffrey Ruku was inadequately protected. Karuri noted that Ruku had only one bodyguard and one chase car instead of at least five.