Top Veteran Comedians Reunited By Politics

It was in 2005 when the last Redykyulass show went on air and shortly after the trio of KJ, Tony and Nyambane agreed to pursue different paths, a choice the group made mutually. Since then, the trio has not had a reason to be on the same platform until the recent well attended CORD rally at Uhuru Park. In short, reunited by politics and not comedy.

Since 2007, KJ has been on the ODM side with interest on the Dagoretti North Parliamentary seat which he has been gaining steadily since his controversial loss to Beth Mugo in the last general election. Nyambane on the other hand, then a PNU advisor on youth affairs, a position that was not known until his public hosting of two major rallies in Kisii and Uhuru park for President Kibaki. Later, it was confirmed that Nyambane, then at Kiss 100 played a pivotal role on KJ’s successful first attempt for Dagoretti. Nyambane’s support ranged from financial support to media strategy for KJ while Tony was in the background as an advisor. It was also evident that Nyambane who enjoys heavy public goodwill across the country influenced the Luhya and Kisii vote in the larger Dagoretti in favor of KJ. It also emerged that Nyambane was a PNU candidate for Westlands but he turned down the offer. It was later revealed that his contesting would have jeopardized KJ’s chances despite the fact that Nyambane stood a huge chance then as it is now.

Our sources can reveal that Nyambane is more than just an MC in these functions but a strategically placed Advisor to the VP, and now CORD on youth affairs. Would this be the reason why he quit his position as Head of radio at KBC? We can only speculate.

With the two major parties in a coalition now, it by default reunites Nyambane and KJ who, without a doubt have clout and youthful individuals who not only are intelligent but also accomplished media and communications experts having developed successful brand campaigns for corporate and government campaigns.

In brief, this is how CORD is likely to benefit from the two
·        They are both in their 30s hence youthful.
·        They both have a successful radio and TV careers that has earned them the public good will and popularity
·        They need little introduction to the public in terms of their views and contribution to social change and freedom of speech having caricatured prominent public figures at the time
·        They are well educated, trained and accomplished public speakers
·        Well connected with and vast knowledge of Diaspora affairs
·        They come from crucial communities that add a lot of weight to the CORD coalition; Kisii and Kikuyu communities respectively though they are more inclined to the youth community. This makes cord a national outfit.
 
Our sources also indicate that as much as Nyambane is not running on an elective post, he is likely to be appointed to some key portfolio with his communication and media experience when/if CORD forms the next government.

We can only wait and see how these two hit the road to sell the CORD agenda.