Sixty-nine Members of Parliament (MPs) from Mt Kenya have now backed Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kithure Kindiki to be the region’s political leader intensifying his rivalry with Deputy President (DP) Rigathi Gachagua.Â
In a meeting held on Thursday, September 12, another 48 MPs legislators signed a declaration, known as the ‘Nyahururu Declaration’ supporting Kindiki’s leadership just days after eleven elected leaders from Mt. Kenya East unanimously did the same totaling 69.Â
The MPs unanimously resolved to support Kindiki to act as the link with the executive on matters of development and lead the region’s engagement with parliamentary leaders and other government agencies.
This, they said, would promote the coordination of national government functions and address the developmental needs of the Mt. Kenya region and its diaspora.
“Given the prevailing state of affairs and the urgency of the mission ahead, there is a need for a link that will create a nexus between us and the National Executive on development matters,” the legislators said.
“Accordingly, we, as the elected leaders from this region and its diaspora, unanimously resolve that our link to the National Government be the Cabinet Secretary for the Interior and National Administration, Prof. Kithure Kindiki, whose responsibilities include the coordination of National Government functions across the country.”
The MPs also thanked Kenyans for electing the Kenya Kwanza government, led by President William Ruto, and reiterated their commitment to the people of Kenya.
Additionally, the leaders announced plans to hold regular meetings to review progress, celebrate achievements, and address critical issues.
The MPs said they remain committed to the unity and development agenda of all the people of the Mt. Kenya Region and those in the diaspora, even as they advance the collective agenda of the Kenyan nation
“We are convinced beyond doubt that the unity of this region must be pursued in the context of the unity of the nation as a whole. We are one indivisible people of Kenya and must always put our country first-Kenya Kwanza,” the MPs said.
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MPs who Signed the Nyahururu Declaration
Among those in attendance were: Kimani Ichung’wah, MP for Kikuyu; Alice Ng’ang’a, MP for Thika Town; Ann Muratha, MP for Kiambu; Simon King’ara, MP for Ruiru; Machua Waithaka, MP for Kiambu Town; Mburu Kahangara, MP for Lari; (Eng) John Kiragu, MP for Limuru; Githua Wamacukuru, MP for Kabete; John Wanjiku, MP for Kiambaa; Njoroge Kururia, MP for Gatundu North; Gabriel Kagombe, MP for Gatundu South; Micheal Muchira, MP for Oljororok; Faith Gitau, MP for Nyandarua and George Gachagua, MP for Ndaragwa.
Others included Joseph Gitari, MP for Kirinyaga Central; Betty Maina, MP for Murang’a; Edwin Mugo, MP for Mathioya; Kimani Kuria, MP for Molo; Samuel Gachobe, MP for Subukia; Irene Njoki, MP for Bahati; Charity Kathambi, MP for Njoro; John Kiarie, MP for Dagoretti South; Augustine Mwafrika, MP for Roysambu; Stanley Muthama, MP for Lamu West; Joseph Githuku, Senator for Lamu; Karen Nyamu, Nominated Senator; and Michael Wambugu, MP for Othaya.
Those absent with apologies included Martha Wangari, MP for Gilgil; David Gikaria, MP for Nakuru Town East; Kwenya Thuku, MP for Kinangop; David Kiaraho, MP for Olkalou; Muthoni Marubu, MP for Lamu; George Kariuki, MP for Ndia; Mary Maingi, MP for Mwea; Robert Gichimu, MP for Gichugu; Ronald Karauri, MP for Kasarani; Wanjiku Muhia, MP for Kipipiri; Joseph Iraya, Nominated MP; Antony Wainaina, MP for Kieni; and Rahab Mukami, MP for Nyeri County.
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Mt.Kenya East MPs Endorse Kindiki
Elected leaders from the Mt. Kenya East region officially endorsed Kindiki as their leader during a parliamentary group meeting at a hotel in Embu on September 9.
Led by Mbeere North Geoffrey Ruku, the MPs drawn from Embu, Tharaka Nithi, and Meru counties said Kindiki will be their link with the national government.
“As the legislators of Mt. Kenya East, and on behalf of our people, we have unanimously agreed that the link between us and the executive is Prof. Kithure Kindiki,” Ruku said.
Other present during the meeting include MPs Mpuru Abuuri (Tigania East), Elizabeth Karamu (Woman Representative, Meru), John Mutunga (Tigania West), John Paul Mwirigi (Igembe South), Senator Alexander Mudigi (Embu), Dan Kiili (Igembe Central), Gitonga Murugara (Tharaka), Pamela Njoki (Embu Woman Representative), Kareke Mbiuki (Maara), and Mugambi (Buuri).
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