Charles Ouma

Former Machakos Senator who also served as UDA Chairman Johnson Muthama has threatened to drag President William Ruto’s government to court to challenge a proposed royalty charges on minerals by the Ministry of Mining and Blue Economy.

Muthama made the revelations at a hotel in Mombasa while presenting his views on the draft regulations under the Mining Act 2016.

The former UDA chairman who is a d stakeholder in the mining industry lamented that over the years, the government has been mistreating minors and slapping them with heavy taxes, something that he wants to end.

“If the government introduces unfair royalties, I will challenge it in court but if it’s fair, we will support the government,” Muthama noted.

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While the ministry has proposed a six per cent royalty, Muthama has maintained that it should not go beyond three per cent.

“I propose that royalty should not exceed three per cent and it should be charged at the export point.

“The mining sector is one of the areas which gives the country revenues but our laws are upside down discouraging investors. And the few people who are investing in mines are not being taken care of by the government and that is why I am asking the government to ensure that the way they look after farmers, miners have to be treated the same.” Muthama explained.

<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/cecily-mbarire-cleophas-malala-appointed-to-uda-leadership-in-new-changes/ewdfy4p">The former Machakos senator who made his fortune in minerals </a>and serves as the director of Rockland Kenya Limited decried the state of mining in Kenya, calling for reforms.

“Most miners are in this business but they have not been given experts while our geologists are languishing in poverty.” He added.

Most recently, Muthama won a case in court after High Court judge Hedwig Ong’udi declared Section 183 of the Mining Act 2016 popularly referred to as the Mining (Prescription of Royalties on Minerals) Regulations 2023 unconstitutional.

In the ruling, the court agreed with Muthama’s company, Rockland Kenya Limited that the Mining (Prescription of Royalties on Minerals) Regulations 2023 were not subjected to public participation as dictated in Section 5(2) and (3) of the Statutory Instruments Act.

Muthama who made his fortune in minerals is a key player in the sector and serves as the director of Rockland Kenya Limited

Former UDA chairman Johnson Muthama threatens to drag government to court

Amos Robi

The United Democtratic Alliance (UDA) party has announced changes in its leadership structure.

In the changes made on Monday February 27,&nbsp;former Kakamega Senator Cleophas Malala takes over as Secretary-General replacing nominated Senator Veronica Maina.

Malala was recently shortlisted for the position of Chief Administrative Secretary and was set to be interviewed by the Public Service Commission.

Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire takes over chairperson replacing Johnstone Muthama who resigned to serve as a member of the Parliamentary Commission.

The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Hassan Omar was picked as the Party Vice-Chairperson.

Japheth Nyakundi and Vincent Munyaka were nominated as Treasurer and Organizing Secretary respectively.

New UDA secretary general Cleophas Malala

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The changes were reached at during the party’s National Executive Committee on Monday February 27.

Speaking after handed the new role, Malala thanked his former party leader at the Amani National Congress (ANC) who he said mentored to the point of being discovered by the UDA party.

“I thank my former party leader Mudavadi for his mentorship that has led to me being identified by this party (UDA),” Malala said.

He added that under the new leadership, <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/johnson-muthama-resigns-as-uda-chair-ahead-of-vetting-for-psc-job/segp9jw">the UDA party is going to be the biggest party</a> in Kenya.

“UDA is going to be the biggest party since independence. We have sat down with the leaders of this party and agreed that we are going to open up doors for people to come and join our party. We are not going to be hostile to people who think otherwise about us,”&nbsp;Malala added.

The new leaders are expected to hold the offices in acting capacity until the party holds elections.

Malala takes up the role, ditching his former party, Amani National Congress (ANC)

Cleophas Malala, Cecily Mbarire handed top roles in UDA party

Denis Mwangi

Former Machakos Senator <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/topic/johnstone-muthama">Johnson Muthama</a> has stepped down as United Democratic Alliance (UDA) chairperson.

Muthama resigned in order to undergo a vetting exercise that will determine his suitability for the non-MP Commissioner post in the Parliamentary Service Commission.

Muthama announced that he submitted his resignation to the party headquarters in order to be vetted by the Senate Committee on Justice, Legal Affairs and Human Rights.

Members of the public has been invited to provide submissions on Muthama's suitability for the role.

His nomination was received by <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/former-kilifi-governor-amason-kingi-elected-senate-speaker/v5ebc68">Speaker Amason Kingi</a> and sent to the committee which is headed by Bomet Senator Hillary Sigei.

“I have handed over my resignation to the party headquarters. What I am currently doing is proper handing over to the party secretariat," Muthama stated.

Muthama, who was heavily involved in the mobilisation of President William Ruto's votes in the Ukambani region, is among <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/johson-muthama-and-james-ongwae-are-among-the-names-submitted-for-psc-jobs/e2mvccr">several politicians shortlisted for the non-MP Commissioner position. </a>

Other shortlisted individuals include former Kisii Governor James Ongwae, former Matungu MP David Aoko Were, and Aruma John Ekale.

Former Kiminini MP Chris Wamalwa, Limuru MP Peter Mungai Mwathi, who is a key ally of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Aldai MP Cornelly Serem were also shortlisted.

President William Ruto with Johnson Muthama during a past campaign rally

UDA's Johnson Muthama loses his daughter, DP Ruto mourns

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Johnson Muthama was heavily involved in the mobilisation of President William Ruto's votes in the Ukambani region

File image of President William Ruto, Veronica Maina and Johnstone Muthana on March 12, 2022 when they interviewed Ruto  for the UDA presidential candidate slot. Kenya Kwanza alliance affiliate parties have decried alleged betrayal and unmet promises t...

Johnson Muthama resigns as UDA chairperson

Miriam Mwende

Former Machokos Senator Johnstone Muthama on Friday got personal following a public spat with former Vice President <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/why-furious-muthama-wanted-to-fight-kalonzo-at-a-funeral-in-machakos/8tm1efr">Kalonzo Musyoka</a> on Wednesday.

Muthama, while speaking to journalists, revealed that the former VP has been having an affair with his <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/odm-to-support-agnes-kavindu-muthama-in-machakos-senatorial-by-election/8lmds74">ex-wife Agnes Kavindu Muthama</a>.

"I had been hearing rumours since 1985 that when I divorced my wife [Kavindu] in 1983, Kalonzo was moving with my former wife. But I had no issue with it...they continued with the same relationship until recently when she left my house where she had been living [since the divorce] as a courtesy to my children. Kalonzo must have introduced her to some political operatives who went on to fund her candidature, but all that is not a problem to me," the former Senator said.

He added: "Little did I know that when I was helping him and funding his party that he was only plotting to finish me over a woman! I want Kalonzo to know that Agnes is not my wife, you can go ahead and marry her. We know what you did to your wife and some of us don't want to talk about it because they are painful things. Let us not bring our families into politics. Although this woman is not my wife, I have children with her. You are hurting them by your utterances."

Former Machakos Senator gets personal after funeral incident

Former Machakos Senator Johnstone Muthama

Kalonzo has been having an affair with my ex-wife since 1985 - Muthama

Brian Oruta

On Wednesday, a video emerged of an infuriated former Machakos Senator Johnston Muthama almost engaging in a fight with former Vice-president Kalonzo Musyoka.

This was after he made remarks on Muthama’s ex-wife Agnes Kavindu, who is Wiper’s senatorial candidate for the Machakos by-election.

While addressing mourners during the burial of Machakos AIC Presiding Bishop, Bernard Nguyu, Kalonzo said he knows Muthama will run back to him next year. He added that he will return his ex-wife Kavindu after the by-election with a new title of Senator, remarks that annoyed Mr Muthama.

“Next year, you will see Muthama running to me because he knows where we are and where we are going. Even if he gets irritated, I’ll hand over his wife (Kavindu) and tell him she’s now Senator,” said Kalonzo who spoke in the Kamba dialect.

His words saw former Senator Johnston Muthama rise from where he was sitting and started walking towards the Wiper Party leader while pointing him, but he was stopped by other leaders who sat next to him.

The funeral brought together leaders from various regions of the larger Ukambani area.

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Kile..... Kalonzo : I will deliver your wife safely after elections but with a new title &#39;senator&#39;. Muthama: (stands up to SimbaArati Musyoka) <a href="https://t.co/v08DLKHpx4">pic.twitter.com/v08DLKHpx4</a>&mdash; Nzau Terry (@TerryNzau) <a href="https://twitter.com/TerryNzau/status/1359506847032635392?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 10, 2021</a></blockquote>
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They had attended the burial of AIC Bishop Bernard Nguyu

Former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama (left) and Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka (right)

Why furious Muthama wanted to fight Kalonzo at a funeral in Machakos

Dennis Milimo

Machakos Governor <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/irungu-kangata-should-be-rewarded-for-rescuing-bbi-governor-alfred-mutua/ykyqsmr">Alfred Mutua</a> has taken a swipe at former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthuma for siding with Deputy President William Ruto, despite talking ill of him in the past.

On Wednesday, Mutua resurfaced Muthama’s video making damning allegations against DP Ruto, terming him as a sycophant who is out to use Kenyans for his own selfish interests and political gains.

Mutua added that Kenyans should not allow politicians to use them for acquisition of power and corrupt wealth.

“This is shocking. A Must Watch. Former Senator MUTHAMA actually said this about

&nbsp;(before he became his sycophant) - truth or politics? What is going on here my fellow Kenyans? Are we this naive to be used by politicians for acquisition of power and corrupt wealth?”&nbsp;Questioned Mutua.

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet">THIS IS SHOCKING. A MUST WATCH. Former Senator MUTHAMA actually said this about <a href="https://twitter.com/WilliamsRuto?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WilliamsRuto</a> (before he became his sycophant) - truth or politics? What is going on here my fellow Kenyans? Are we this naive to be used by politicians for acquisition of power and corrupt wealth? <a href="https://t.co/H984IQPlRA">pic.twitter.com/H984IQPlRA</a>&mdash; Dr. Alfred N. Mutua (@DrAlfredMutua) <a href="https://twitter.com/DrAlfredMutua/status/1356932669599285248?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2021</a></blockquote>
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In the video shared by the Machakos County Boss, Muthuma is heard alleging that DP Ruto is a known land grabber who should not be trusted by Kenyans.

However, in 2020 Muthama made a U-turn and joined DP Ruto’s camp, where they are championing for the Hustler narrative.

Just the other day, Mutua was accusing Wiper Kenya Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka of interfering with Muthama's marriage to settle a&nbsp;personal grudge.&nbsp;

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Governor Alfred Mutua  and former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthuma

Mutua castigated the move by Kalonzo's party, Wiper Democratic Movement, to front Muthama's ex-wife, Agnes Kavindu,&nbsp;as their candidate for the Upcoming Machakos Senatorial Seat.

"With all due respect, Honourable Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has demeaned us and has shamed us as the people of Machakos and Ukambani. He went on to recruit a candidate from another party to vie to the county's senatorial seat.

"To make it worse, he took Senator Muthama's wife to make her senator as to make him jealous. This means that he does not intend to give the people of Machakos a leader, rather, to settle personal scores by mingling with another man's marriage," Governor Mutua stated.

This is shocking...before he became his sycophant- Mutua

Alfred Mutua in shock as he resurfaces Muthama’s video talking ill of DP Ruto

The Orange Party (ODM) has thrown its weight behind Wiper candidate Agnes Kavindu Muthama in the upcoming Machakos Senatorial by-election.

In a tweet, ODM said that they will support the Wiper candidate in the spirit of the National Super Alliance (NASA) and the Building Bridges Initiative.

The Raila Odinga led party stated that Ms. Kavindu was a member of the BBI Steering Committee that came up with BBI Bill.

Wiper party picks former Senator Johnstone Muthama's ex-wife Agnes Kavindu to vie for the Machakos Senatorial seat

“In the spirit of NASA and BBI, we SHALL rally our support to the Wiper Party candidate Ms. Agnes Kavindu to become the next Senator of Machakos County. Ms. Kavindu was a member of the BBI Steering Committee that came up with the Bill before the Counties,” tweeted ODM.

The Wiper Democratic Party picked the ex-wife to former Senator Johnston Muthama as its candidate for the upcoming Machakos Senatorial by-election.

Muthama is one of Deputy President William Ruto's strong allies in the Ukambani region and also the party leader for the newly launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/wheelbarrow-party-uda-selects-bishop-margaret-wanjiru-to-vie-in-nairobi-by-election/hgr67zt">United Democratic Alliance (UDA) "Wheelbarrow" party</a>.

UDA's candidate in the Machakos Senatorial by-election is <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/local/dp-ruto-unveils-urbanus-mutunga-muthama-ngengele-as-his-candidate-for-the-machakos/hcd18dh">Urbanus Mutunga Muthama Ngengele.</a>

Ms Kavindu is former Machakos senator Johnston Muthama’s ex-wife

Wiper party picks former Senator Johnstone Muthama's ex-wife Agnes Kavindu to vie for the Mchakos Senatorial seat

ODM to support Agnes Kavindu Muthama in Machakos Senatorial by-election

The Wiper Democratic Party has selected the ex-wife to former Senator Johnstone Muthama as its candidate for the upcoming Machakos Senatorial by-election.

In a ceremony conducted at the party headquarters on Wednesday, Party Leader Kalonzo Musyoka handed the nomination certificate to Ms Agnes Kavindu.

Sources indicated that the party had also considered Jennifer Mueni Kabaka for the ticket before settling on Ms Kavindu.

Jennifer is a widow to the deceased <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/machakos-senator-boniface-mutinda-kabaka-dies-at-nairobi-hospital/50fv39d">former Senator Boniface Kabaka</a> whose death caused a vacancy in the position.

"Agnes Kavindu is our sure bet to silence Muthama once and for all. All our party elected MPs and MCAs from all counties will camp in Machakos to ensure we clinch the seat," a party operative told reporters.

Former Senator Muthama is one of Deputy President William Ruto's strong allies in the Ukambani region.

Mr Muthama is also the party leader for the newly launched <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/wheelbarrow-party-uda-selects-bishop-margaret-wanjiru-to-vie-in-nairobi-by-election/hgr67zt">United Democratic Alliance (UDA) "Wheelbarrow" party</a>.

The UDA party is yet to field a candidate for the Machakos Senator seat.

Machakos Senatorial by-election set for March 23

Ex-wife to DP Ruto's ally picked by Wiper for Senatorial by-election

Tony Mukere

Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has now accused his former ally and financier Johnson Muthama of costing him the Presidency in 2013 with reckless remarks.

Musyoka recalled the events that led to the collapse of G7 alliance where he was widely believed to be a compromise candidate for those candidates who were opposed to ODM Leader Raila Odinga - then seen as the leading Presidential candidate.

The former Vice President said Muthama told a G7 alliance rally that the plan was for Kalonzo to take over once Uhuru and Ruto were jailed.

"His utterances during the final G7 alliance at Machakos led to its ultimate breakdown. His speech translated to Uhuru and Ruto was that ‘Kalonzo will take over the country’s leadership, once the two are jailed at The Hague'. Is this what you call negotiation? No way?” Kalonzo said.

The controversial speech resulted in the collapse of the G7 alliance and Uhuru and Ruto decided to contest the Presidency as a joint ticket pressure from the international community to avoid contesting until their cases at the Hague were concluded.

The Wiper leader resorted to a last minute decision to become Raila's running mate in the 2013 election which they lost.

Wiper Chairman David Musila recalled in his memoir, Seasons of Hope, that Uhuru and Ruto banned Kalonzo from their prayer rallies after Muthama's utterances in Machakos.

"During a prayer meeting in Ruiru, they (UhuRuto), privately challenged Kalonzo to invite them for prayers in Ukambani and a meeting was hastily organised the following weekend in Machakos."

"In his speech, Johnstone Muthama, "kweekwa ali, tukeeka-ali" and the crowd went wild. It is said that after the rally, Uhuru and Ruto left for Kitengela where they sought the services of a young man from Kalonzo's team, Fred Muteti, to interpret what Muthama had said. They were curious to know the meaning of the statement that drove the crowd into a frenzy. According to Mwakwere, Muteti told them that Muteti told them that Muthama meant,"Once these people(Uhuru and Ruto)get jailed at the Hague, Kalonzo shall take over," Musila writes.

The former Kitui Senator recalls that Kenyatta and Ruto became very angry at Musyoka and banned him from attending their political meetings.

"After the Kitengela meeting, it was agreed that Kalonzo was no longer welcome to their rallies. They dispatched Mwakwere. The following Tuesday, Mwakwere walked to Kalonzo's office in Parliament. According to him, Kalonzo was not to attend prayer rallies attended by Uhuru and Ruto," the former Musyoka ally recalls.

Musila adds that Musyoka, then a Vice President, had to seek President Mwai Kibaki's intervention who convinced Kenyatta and Ruto to make peace with his VP.

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After being outwitted both in government and in the Jubilee party, Deputy President William Ruto has began charting a new path by assembling an efficient team, backed by financial muscle to win the 2022 presidential elections.

In Mombasa, Ruto has roped in former Senator Hassan Omar who has teamed up with Mohammed Ali and Aisha Jumwa to make inroads in a region that was traditionally perceived to be Raila Odinga’s turf.

He has also tapped in to the expertise of former Senator Johnstone Muthama who was at the center of the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) as well as the National Super Alliance (NASA).

Muthama is tasked with tackling Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka’s influence in the Ukambani region and for marshaling the region to vote for DP Ruto.

Taming the Raila influence in Western Kenya

Western Kenya is perhaps one of the areas where DP Ruto has made significant gains with several lawmakers joining his bandwagon and the Tanga Tanga outfit.

The man tasked with ensuring victory for the DP is former Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale who is backed by several MPs from the region.

To secure the much-needed votes for the DP, he will have to battle with Odinga’s influence in a region that has in the past shunned their own sons (Mudavadi and Wetangula) in favour of the ODM party leader.

Davis Chirchir who was Jubilee chief agent in the last general elections has also been brought on board by the DP to aid his teams.

Media reports indicate that the DP has cast his nets wider and has been linked to clashes in the Amani National Congress (ANC) where several senior party officials resigned in a huff.

Among those who resigned are Barrack Muluka and Eliud Owalo with DP Ruto’s name surfacing amid allegations that the duo had been pushing party leader Musalia Mudavadi to join the DP Ruto bandwagon and shelve his own bid.

“Mr Owalo was a mole who came to the party to drive Ruto’s agenda,” said Lugari MP Ayub Savula.

DP Ruto at a recent meeting with his allies

Rebellion in Mount Kenya

Recent developments have left no doubt that DP Ruto if not President Uhuru Kenyatta's automatic successor in the Mount Kenya region as initially thought by many.

With increasing resistance to his 2022 bid and with more leaders warming up to the idea of a Raila Odinga presidency, Ruto has had to rethink his strategy and assembly a new team.

His mount Kenya brigade is led by a team of youthful lawmakers including Kimani Ichungwah (Kikuyu) and Ndindi Nyoro (Kiharu) who are expected to face off with experienced names such as David Murathe and Peter Kenneth to bring in the votes.

With almost two years to go and with political realignments yet to peak, political moves and alliances formed over the next 24 months determine who carries the day in the race to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.

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Former Machakos senator Johnstone Muthama went on the rampage yet again, spilling the beans on his political dealings with Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka who accused him (Muthama) of <a href="https://www.pulselive.co.ke/news/you-took-me-to-raila-odinga-twice-secrets-let-out-as-kalonzo-and-muthama-feud/6ltj8fg">misleading him to the path of political destruction</a>.

Muthama maintained that the recent remarks leave no doubt that the Wiper party leader is a political weakling incapable of making independent decisions and who relies on others to chart his political path.

Speaking on Saturday during the burial of Henry Masaku, Muthama maintained that he single-handedly carried Mr. Musyoka on his back to become Kenya’s Vice President under former President Mwai Kibaki.

"Somebody tell Kalonzo that were it not for me, he wouldn't have been a vice president. I personally negotiated for his position with retired President Mwai Kibaki," said Mr Muthama.

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka with former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama during the burial of Samuel Mutuku

Alliance with DP Ruto

The duo (Muthama and Kalonzo) have been reading from different scripts with political tensions flaring on Friday during the burial of a son of former powerful Kanu politician Mulu Mutisya.

During the confrontation, Muthama maintained that he willnot accept any disrespect from Musyoka who lacks the funds to run a successful campaign to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta.

“I am not with Ruto because I need anything but because of the people. I was in Wiper but I am in shock that the government you are supporting removed the leadership at Nairobi County,” stated Muthama during the confrontation.

"This is my riddle to Muthama; do you&nbsp;think Kalonzo can be Ruto's vice president? This is my question to you. Do you&nbsp;think my respect can allow me to deputise Ruto?" posed Musyoka.

“This time&nbsp;round I have decided I do not need anyone to negotiate on my behalf. I will not be sold like a cow in the market. Brace yourselves .… be ready because I am tired of disrespect by those always undressing me in public." Added Musyoka.

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Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka and former Machakos Senator Johnson Muthama reignited their rivalry during the recent burial of Samuel Mutuku, son to freedom fighter Mulu Mutisya.

Muthama threw the first punch hen he addressed Senior Counsel Musyoka's presidential ambitions alleging that the former VP would be unable to fund his campaign.

"I want to tell Kalonzo and those cheering him on that presidential campaigns are not conducted the same way village politics are held. Those who are serious about their presidential ambitions, hold huge gatherings in Nairobi, Mombasa and other key regions across Kenya.

Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka's bodyguard Joel Kilonzi attacked by thugs, gun stolen

"Mounting a spirited presidential campaign requires huge financial resources and highly-strategic foot soldiers, [which I doubt Kalonzo has]," Muthama stated.

In a rejoinder, Kalonzo reminded Muthama that it was the former Senator's guidance that saw the former VP gun for the presidency alongside former Prime Minister Raila Odinga and lose both times.

“I have had enough of being used by other people for their own selfish political gains. This time around, I will go to the negotiating table, I won’t send any go-betweens like I did in the past. Muthama, you took me to Raila Odinga — twice — and the results are public knowledge. I won’t continue playing second fiddle. Time has come for me to chart my own course. And, hear this, Muthama: ‘you cannot block Athi River waters from flowing by planting thickets in the watercourse’,” Kalonzo stated.

Deputy President William Ruto

The SC went on to take on Muthama for his declared support of Deputy President Wiliam Ruto's 2022 presidential ambition.

Musyoka also emphasized that he is not interested in a political alliance with the DP.

"Those in relationship with Ruto should brace themselves in 2022. This time I have decided I do not need anyone to negotiate on my behalf. I will not be sold like a cow in the market,brace yourself, now be ready because I am tired of disrespect," Kalonzo stated.

Johnstone Muthama