National Assembly Minority Leader Francis Nyenze has now explained that he did not endorse President Uhuru Kenyatta, but had only joined locals in thanking the Jubilee Party for National Youth Service (NYS) jobs.
In a statement on Tuesday, Nyenze also denied claims that he was planning to ditch the Wiper Party following his presumed endorsement of Uhuru.
"The chorus of condemnation led by my known political detractors, who see an opportunity to reignite their dimming political fortunes, will be turned into shame," the Kitui West MP stated
He added, "I have never contemplated leaving Wiper for Jubilee. I assure you and everyone that I am in wiper and in NASA to stay."
Over the weekend, Nyenze and Kitui Gubernatorial Aspirant David Musila declared that Uhuru deserved a second term during the launch of the NYS programme in Kitui.
“If somebody does well to you, you can’t forget. Can you forget those who have done well like Uhuru Kenyatta?” posed Nyenze during the launch of the NYS programme in Kitui.
“Let’s not be swayed by politics of empty rhetoric by those alleging President Uhuru hasn’t worked well. The truth is Uhuru has done a lot and we’ll elect those whose work can be seen,” he added.
On Monday, Wiper leaders led by Makueni Senator Mutula Kilonzo Junior accused Nyenze of playing to the gallery and questioned the timing of his endorsement.
Kilonzo claimed Nyenze was planning to rock the National Super Alliance (NASA) from within in favour of Jubilee.
Musila on his part claimed that his comments that seemed to show he supported President Kenyatta's re-election, had been taken out of context.
He reiterated that he was an Independent candidate and had not endorsed Uhuru or anyone else for the top job.
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