Kiraitu’s camp erupt in jubilation as Munya decides not to resign
Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi and former governor Peter Munya during a past event. Photo/ courtesy
By Rugendo Antony
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- “The government is big and he can continue as a cabinet secretary or any other job. Whoever is elected for the presidential position should consider giving him a job. We wish Munya well,” Ntuchiu added.
- He however disregarded Munya’s sentiments that he will support only aspirants vying for the Meru governorship under the Azimio la Umoja movement noting that their focus is to strengthen the Development Empowerment Party (DEP).
- “We believe that by making our DEP party strong is the only way that we are going to negotiate for our people,” Ntuchiu said.
- Outgoing Meru County Government Chief of Staff Gideon Kimathi termed it a jovial moment adding that Munya’s decision will enable the two to work together.
Jubilation rocked Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s camp hours after Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture Peter Munya revealed that he will not resign from the Cabinet to join politics in the upcoming elections.
Munya who had earlier declared his ambitions to unseat Meru governor Kiraitu Murungi, startled his supporters and residents after a press conference on Wednesday, where he declared his intention to retain his position in the cabinet to work with President Uhuru Kenyatta till the end of his term.
Reacting to the news Mr Murungi termed Munya’s decision not to challenge him in the gubernatorial race as a divine gift for him from God.
“As the Meru governor who was expecting him as my main competitor I must say congratulations and thank you to you,” Kiraitu said.
According to the Kiraitu, Munya’s decision not to contest for the gubernatorial seat makes it easier for him to retain his seat.
“I had planned a very elaborate campaign and because this was going to be my last campaign I was to throw everything into it to ensure that I win again. So my brother has made my work easier and this is a gift to me from God,” Kiraitu added.
The Meru governor promised to work with CS Munya who has been his political archrival since 2017.
“I want to thank him and promise to work together with him. This gives me an opportunity to work without stress to make Meru great,” the Meru governor added, calling Munya’s supporters to join his camp.
Meru deputy governor Titus Ntuchiu said that they are ready to accommodate Munya allies in their DEP party.
Ntuchiu however ruled out claims that they would bargain for a running mate position for Munya claiming the decision lies in the hands of the presidential candidates.
He however called on the next government to consider appointing Munya for any government position if not a running mate position.
“The government is big and he can continue as a cabinet secretary or any other job. Whoever is elected for the presidential position should consider giving him a job. We wish Munya well,” Ntuchiu added.
He however disregarded Munya’s sentiments that he will support only aspirants vying for the Meru governorship under the Azimio la Umoja movement noting that their focus is to strengthen the Development Empowerment Party (DEP).
“We believe that by making our DEP party strong is the only way that we are going to negotiate for our people,” Ntuchiu said.
Outgoing Meru County Government Chief of Staff Gideon Kimathi termed it a jovial moment adding that Munya’s decision will enable the two to work together.
“We are really happy that Munya has decided not to be on the ballot for the upcoming elections. This is a real opportunity from God for Munya and Kiraitu to work together,” Kimathi said
Mr Kimathi who resigned from Chief of Staff position and is eyeing South Imenti Parliamentary seat, called on Munya to team up with governor Kiraitu towards achieving more developments in Meru County.
According to Kimathi, teaming up of Munya and Kiraitu would strengthen the bargaining power of Meru County towards attaining a better share of the national cake.
Decision of Munya not to resign now leaves only Meru Woman Representative Kawira Mwangaza as the only contestant who has declared his intention to battle for gubernatorial seat with Mr Kiraitu.
Earlier speaking Munya had revealed that he will support any aspirant vying for the Meru governorship under the Azimio la Umoja movement. He further revealed that he will also be in the boardroom meetings crafting how his party, PNU, can strengthen its relationship with the Raila Odinga-led Azimio la Umoja movement.
“I will support a candidate for governor’s seat in Meru, a candidate who is in Azimio and the one who will change Meru. I will also play a part in the national politics and will be active in strengthening PNU as we craft the party’s relationship with Azimio,” the CS said.
National government officials who have resigned until now include; Devolution Cabinet Secretary (CS) Charles Keter, Petroleum counterpart John Munyes who were the first two to resign to vie for the Kericho and Turkana gubernatorial seats respectively,Water CS Sicily Kariuki who is set to run for the Gubernatorial position in Nyandarua County, the Principal Secretary, State Department for Crop Development &Agricultural Research Prof Hamadi Boga who will battle for kwale gubernatorial seat, Transport CAS Chris Obure who is set to contest for the Kisii Gubernatorial seat in the August 9 polls, Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) boss Kello Harsama who is expected to vie for the Marsabit Gubernatorial seat, Kenyan High Commissioner to Uganda Kiema Kilonzo who will vie for Kitui gubernatorial seat, Director of Youth and Development in the Office of the President Walter Mong’are, popularly known as Nyambane and President Uhuru’s Chief of Staff Nzioka Waita who resigned to focus on the Machakos Gubernatorial race.
Others who have resigned include East African Community (EAC) cabinet Secretary Adan Mohamed who will vie for Mandera gubernatorial seat, National Museums of Kenya Board of Directors Chairman David Musila who is eyeing Kitui gubernatorial seat, Ministry of Sports CAS Zack Kinuthia who will be running for Kigumo Parliamentary seat and Interior Chief Administrative Secretary Hussein Dado who resigned in a bid to vie for Tana River Gubernatorial seat in August General Election.
Water PS Joseph Irung’u also resigned on Tuesday after four years in office officially to join politics followed by Tourism CAS Joseph Boinnet who also took a bow as he seeks to be the next governor of Elgeyo Marakwet.
Labour and Social Protection CAS Patrick Ole Ntutu also quitted in his bid for the Narok County governor seat. Petroleum and Mining CAS Eng. John Mosonik resigned to seek the Bomet governor seat which is also being eyed by incumbent Governor Hillary Barchok and former governor Isaac Ruto of Chama Cha Mashinani.
Other CASs who have resigned from Uhuru’s administration are Wavinya Ndeti (Transport) who will vie for Machakos gubernatorial seat, Hassan Noor Hassan (Education) will seek to be the next Mandera governor using ODM ticket, Gideon Mung’aro (Devolution) wants to take over from Amason Kingi as Kilifi governor, Ken Obura (East African Community) who is seeking to be the next Kisumu governor.
Former Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya was the first to resign as he got ready to vie for the Trans Nzoia gubernatorial seat using the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K) ticket.
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