The Mountain looking for a choice

Boniface Gikandi August 3, 2020 • 5:14 AM

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The Mountain region is looking for President Uhuru Kenyatta successor who will be in the negotiating table ahead of formation of the next government.

In the region, Peter Kenneth is the leading light who has received blessing from several leaders owing to his closeness with the President basing on his attempt for Presidency in 2013.

Those who have shown interest for the slot are Governors’ Mwangi wa Iria ( Murang’a), Francis Kimemia (Nyandarua),Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya, The Service Party Leader Mwangi Kiunjuri and former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo.

In his native Murang’a back yard, Kenneth has been backed by MPs Nduati Ngugi ( Gatanga), Peter Kimari( Mathioya), Senator Irungu Kang’ata( Murang’a) and Mary Wamaua( Maragua).

Iria is leader of Civic Renewal Party (CRP) while Kimemia is also the chairman of the Central Economic Region Block (Cereb) that has not done much.

Murang’a Governor through his CRP has made inroads in several parts of the country, and have held talks with opposition king pins Raila Odinga,Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi among others.

Kenneth fame started in 2013 vied for Presidency against President Uhuru Kenyatta and accepted defeat and congratulated him.

He said he was presently supporting President Kenyatta to fulfill his development record for the interest of Kenyans.

“In an election you accept the results and move on, the country is bigger than an individual,” said Kenneth.

Senate Majority Whip Kang’ata said Kenneth has the experience of having served for long in parliament and his exposure in development projects.

“Murang’a will back Kenneth over his expertism in service delivery and he has mentored many people who are presently in leadership positions,” said the senator.

Iria has declared to vie for Presidency with backing from Central Kenya votes, says the region must be presented in the negotiating table at all times.