Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana has disowned his Deputy Governor Adelina Mwau after she joined Deputy President William Ruto’s political camp.

In a statement, Kibwana notes that he is shocked by Mwau's decision to join UDA.

Mwau who is eyeing the Makueni Woman Representative seat in the August 9, 2022 General Election, was on Tuesday morning, January 25 received by Ruto at his Karen residence in Nairobi.

“The Hustler nation is growing bigger and bigger. This morning, we welcome Adelina Mwau, the Deputy Governor of Makueni County, to UDA. Karibu Mama,” Ruto said in a tweet.

In his statement governor Kibwana said Mwau's move has put their working together on the edge.

"My attention has been drawn to clandestine dealings between Adelina Mwau (deputy governor Makueni County) and United Democratic Alliance. She had even pledged to take with her a huge delegation of our common political friends to UDA, who declined her overtures." reads the statement.

Adding" I wish to categorically make it clear, Makueni people have expressed their intention to support #AzimioLaUmoja and will not be hoodwinked by people seeking self-aggrandizement."

"While I respect Adelina for the good working relations for the last 9 years, her latest move puts our working together on the edge. The voice of the people of Makueni has always been our guide in decision making. I will not abandon that principle for political expediency. ADELINA will walk alone."