Mukothima ward MCA Gataya Mwenda join Tharaka Nithi senatorial race
Mukothima ward MCA Mwenda Gataya
By: Denis Mutua
Worth Noting:
- “Our county governments receive a mere 25 percentage of national revenue while MPs gets two percentages of the same. The rest of the revenue is left at the national government and it is used in funding various development projects which means we need to have a competent senator who will ensure we gets a good share of it,’’ Gataya argued
- Gataya thus assured residents of good representation in the senate if given a chance, to ensure he takes the county from where senator Kindiki has left it.
Amid political temperatures rise in Tharaka Nithi county and countrywide, now it is clear that Mukothima ward MCA and a close ally of Governor Njuki will be vying to seek senatorial seat in the county.
Addressing members of press, the two terms MCA said after evaluating self, he best fits to serve the county in the position of senator to succeed senator Kindiki who has joined Kenya Kwanza alliance as one of the principals meaning he will not be going for county seat.
Gataya said the two terms he has served as Mukothima ward member of county assembly has given him the relevant experience making him a role model to many, a thing that places him ahead of other aspirants seeking the seat.
When he becomes Tharaka Nithi senator Gataya said he will be determined to ensure his county gets enough resources from the national government for life changing projects of Tharaka Nithi people.
“Our county governments receive a mere 25 percentage of national revenue while MPs gets two percentages of the same. The rest of the revenue is left at the national government and it is used in funding various development projects which means we need to have a competent senator who will ensure we gets a good share of it,’’ Gataya argued
Gataya thus assured residents of good representation in the senate if given a chance, to ensure he takes the county from where senator Kindiki has left it.
He lauded senator Kindiki for making the county known every corner of the country through his aggressive efforts, promising residents not to let them down.
On the political outfit that he will be using to vie, the MCA said he is yet to decide but hinted at joining the party that will be popular with the residents.
Gataya who come Mukothima ward has now joined youthful senatorial aspirant Paul Mugambi also from Tharaka who has since publicly declared his bid.
In his address to members of press, Mugambi said if elected as the senator his primary roles will representing his people so that they benefit like other counties.
He asked residents to vote in a senator who is capable of performing in the position of the senator and not just a person to fill the slot.
The two now will battle with former governor Samuel Mbae Ragwa, Ngece Kunga among other aspirants seeking to the Tharaka Nithi senators.
The entry of the two into the race may now force Ragwa who has been enjoying monopoly especially with the popularity of UDA party to up his game over Tharaka votes factor.
This is due to consideration that after senator Kindiki shelving his gubernatorial bid, Tharaka community may now not have a stronger candidate for the same which might convince them to think of retaining the senatorial seat that they have been holding before.
However Mugambi and Gataya being perceived to be governor Njuki’s close allies, it remain a thing to watch how the events will turn as days goes by.
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