By Gichunge

The Governor of Meru County H.E. Kiraitu Murungi has today announced that he will contest for the a top leadership position in the upcoming national Jubilee party elections in March. Governor Kiraitu who is a veteran of party politics in the country, is expected to seek the opportunity to lead the party going into the 2022 elections, even as the party leader President Uhuru Kenyatta's term in office comes to an end.

Speaking during the commissioning of the construction of an ultra-modern Muringene Miraa Market in, Igembe Central, Kiraitu said the move will place him in pole position to negotiate the best for Meru County residents, in the sharing of the national cake.

He noted that Mt. Kenya region will need to reorganize and strategize as a block, and pull in the same direction to ensure the region continues to benefit as the national cake is shared, after President Kenyatta’s exit.

His candidature for the top seat was welcomed by Agriculture CS Mwangi Kiunjuri, Laikipia Senator John Kinyua, and a host of leaders from Meru County, who said that the region looks up to the Governor’s long time political experience, prowess, tact and guidance during this succession period, owing to his long standing record of six undefeated elections and his past pivotal role in shaping up Kenya's Politics over the years.

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