Pick Kiunjuri As Your Running Mate- Mt Kenya Leaders Tell Ruto

GEMA leaders have advised Deputy President William Ruto to choose Devolution CS Mwangi Kiunjuri as his running mate in 2022.

GEMA Organising Secretary, Paul Kinyanjui Mwangi argued that CS Kinyanjui was the most qualified candidate for the position.

"He has also proved to be an effective servant of the people, considering how he has performed since he joined the cabinet," Mr Kinyanjui stated.

He maintained that Kiunjuri was the senior most politician from Mt Kenya region capable of taking over the leadership mantle from President Uhuru Kenyatta.

[caption caption="Representatives of the Kikuyu community in Eldoret led by Gema secretary general Paul Kinyanjui"][/caption]

Kinyanjui further argued that the CS had represented the interest of the GEMA community members in an admirable manner.

"We are asking Ruto that God-willing in 2022, he should consider Kiunjuri as a possible running mate," the secretary remarked.

Kiunjuri has in the recent past faced criticism from a section of Central Kenya leaders who stated that the CS should not be retained in Uhuru's cabinet.

However, Kinyanjui defended the Cabinet Secretary's performance, alleging that those opposed to him were "envious that he is a rising star".

Separately, Sirisia MP John Waluke claimed that the Luhya community had identified a running mate for Deputy President William Ruto in 2022.

[caption caption="Water CS Eugene Wamalwa and Devolution CS Mwangi Kiunjuri "][/caption]

He further alleged that there was a plan for the community to unify under Jubilee before the next general election.