Mwingi Central— As the Wiper Democratic Movement battles internal betrayal and mounting pressure from State House operatives, one name is increasingly being whispered in hushed, bitter tones: Dr. Gideon Mulyungi.
The controversial Mwingi Central MP, once a fierce Kalonzo Musyoka loyalist, now seems to be dancing dangerously close to the fire of political rebellion. His recent actions—sidestepping Wiper-led campaigns and openly embracing party defectors—have sparked serious speculation: Has Mulyungi sold his soul to Ruto’s UDA in broad daylight?
In what is being seen as a coded political message, Mulyungi recently rolled out the red carpet in Mwingi Central for Kitui Speaker Kevin Kinengo and a group of MCAs fresh from a dubious State House pilgrimage. Their presence was no accident. Insiders suggest the visit was not just a courtesy call—but a strategic State House debrief, possibly laying out 2027 marching orders.
For a man elected under the Wiper banner, Mulyungi’s growing comfort with President Ruto’s allies reeks of betrayal. As other Wiper MPs rally behind Kalonzo in his national push, Mulyungi is strangely quiet—too quiet. His silence in Kalonzo’s hour of political need has not gone unnoticed.
One senior Wiper figure minced no words: “Mulyungi is either sleeping with the enemy or auditioning for a new master. The party will not tolerate wolves in sheep’s clothing.”
Kalonzo, long viewed as Ukambani’s unshakable political kingpin, is reportedly livid with what some insiders are calling “Mulyungi’s goonsim”—a toxic brand of grassroots thuggery that has undermined party unity in Mwingi Central. His thuggish operatives, say locals, are more feared than respected, and their days may be numbered.
Enter CPA John Makau, the quiet technocrat now being touted as Kalonzo’s clean-hands successor in Mwingi Central. Unlike Mulyungi, Makau has remained steadfast in Wiper’s camp, and his presence at recent party events has not gone unnoticed. To many, he represents a much-needed antidote to the chaos and ego surrounding Mulyungi’s reign.
Political analyst Benjamin Muthui doesn’t mince words: “The writing is on the wall. Mulyungi is hedging his bets, preparing for a post-Kalonzo future by playing footsie with UDA. But he’s walking a tightrope—Kitui voters aren’t fools.”
As the 2027 clock ticks louder, Mwingi Central could become the ground zero of Wiper’s internal purge. The question is no longer if Kalonzo will strike—but when.
And for Dr. Mulyungi, who seems too comfortable with traitors, the storm is no longer approaching—it’s already here.
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