Governor Kibwana rejects call to run for president

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Kenyan Online users have urged the Makueni Governor Prof Kivutha Kibwana to be the one to succeed president Uhuru Kenyatta in the 2022 presidential election.

The call has reached the governor, however, he  has refused to be dragged into the 2022 succession politics where he said that he was content serving Makueni people as a governor, at least in the meantime.

In his statement he said, “In my last term, I have pledged to work on the county agenda to my last day in office. That is my duty. That is our common work.

In addition he said, “Obviously we deeply appreciate the goodwill extended to us from the rest of our countrymen and women.”

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Prof Kibwana had triggered an online conversation about his life after public office after publishing a photo which seemed to suggest he was retiring from politics.

“Public life is a life of service; it is missionary work. In Makueni we listen to one another so that we can build consensus on how we want to develop. I enjoy sitting, talking and walking with our people. When I leave public life, I will dearly miss this aspect of my public political life,” reads the caption accompanying the photo.

His caption however was not taken lightly by his followers who do not seem prepared to imagine life without him in politics.

While speaking at a rally at Kasikeu market three months ago, Deputy Governor Adelina Mwau and Kasikeu MCA Tangai Munari ruffled feathers when they suggested that the Kamba community should rally behind Prof Kibwana so that he can succeed President Kenyatta.

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The talk was hurriedly stifled as it was seen as a direct affront to Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka who is expected to bank on the community’s support in his quest for the presidency.

Recently Governor Kibwana has impressed not only his people in Makueni but also kenyans with his humility and commitment to serving the county especially after turning around the fortunes of the county which was marred with wrangles and underdevelopment in his first term.

Some political commentators see the 64-year-old law professor as a cut above his peers and have joined those who see better days ahead for the governor who was once an adviser to President Mwai Kibaki.

Through an online campaign with the hashtag #Apende Asipende Movement, those wishing the governor well have vowed to install him as the President of Kenya in 2022, whether by the vote or by force.

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“Dear Governor Kibwana, kindly delete ‘When I leave public life’ because you are not leaving it anytime soon. We are going to make you the President of the Republic of Kenya upende usipende(whether you like it or not). Ikishindikana (if this doesn’t work out) we will amend the Constitution so that you serve as governor for life,” wrote Augustus Mutemi Mbila.

The campaign has, however, angered some of Mr Musyoka’s allies who see it as a ploy to spread the Kamba voting bloc thin to the advantage of his opponents, including Deputy President William Ruto.

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