The Mountain support Iria of Usawa Kwa Wote political party
By The Mountain Journal Crews in Lusoi
Leaders from Mt Kenya region converged in Nyeri county where they supported Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria in denouncing the coronation of speaker Justin Muturi a month ago.
The leaders who included Governors host Mutahi Kahiga( Nyeri) Martin Wambora( Embu), Lee Kinyanjui( Nakuru), Mumbi Waiguru( Kirinyaga), Ndiritu Muriithi( Laikipia), and Francis Kimemia(Nyandarua) demonstrated the mountain unity, with a view of support their own presidential candidate in next year election.
Photo/Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria
Also present was Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya who since last year has been crisscrossing the region urging for the locals to unite as well as concentrating with profitable agricultural practice.
The leaders made efforts to consolidate the regional nine million votes, as they blocked Deputy President William Ruto chance of assuming Presidency after the exit of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
They resolved to campaign in all parts in Mt Kenya east and west uniting the leaders and the electorate to chart the way forward.
Photo: Former Dagoretti MP Dennis Waweru
A week ago, leaders drawn from Kikuyu Council of Elders and Kiama Kima conducted a traditional ritual to cleanse Mukurwe wa Nyagathanga Shrine where a section of the elders crowned Muturi amid opposition.
In the meeting, former transport principal secretary Irungu Nyakera called on the leaders to prioritise agriculture value addition engagements in the region.
Photo: Agriculture CS Peter Munya
He however warned the locals against electing leaders whose only interest is their political advancement and install those who care.
" Lets go the genuine leaders not those out to pursue their personal interests," said Nyakera.
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