Mt. Kenya region is not ready to let go of the most powerful political seats in the country.
As much as President Uhuru Kenyatta’s time is almost hitting expiry rate, Uthamaki is struggling to raise a heir who will step up and place them at the helm of power.
Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has decided to clear the air on what Mt.Kenya region leaders have been whispering in low tones.
“In 2022 we will only back a candidate who will reward us by placing us at the centre of power by picking number two from the region,” said Kiraitu.
He called on locals, including religious leaders, to join hands in forming a bloc that would overwhelmingly back a candidate of their choice.
MPs Mugambi Rindikiri (Buuri), Kirima Nguchine (Imenti Central) and Patrick Munene (Chuka Igamba Ng’ombe) urged Meru leaders to unite in campaigning for one of their own to be picked as a running mate.
The leaders said they will continue to consult and bring lost “sheep” back to the flock where they will speak in one voice and come up with a common stand as their bargaining tool in the next election.
They also urged the Jubilee administration to fulfill election promises made in the campaigns for the 2017 election.