A section of leaders from the Mount Kenya region have declared support for Deputy President William Ruto's presidential bid.
In a post shared by Bahati Member of Parliament (MP) Kimani Ngunjiri on Saturday, September 4, the MP released a list of 47 leaders from the region who will be supporting DP Ruto.
Ngunjiri stated that the leaders had agreed to support Ruto explaining that he has a solid transformation agenda not only for the people of the region but also the country in general.
He stated that the 47, who comprise elected and nominated senators and MPs, would work together with the DP to selflessly serve the interests of their people.
"We have no time for divisive, tribal and sectorial politics that have divided the country and diverted our attention from the real issues affecting our people," the Ngunjiri's comment read in part.
Among the leaders include Senators John Kinyua of Laikipia, Nakuru's Susan Kihika, Irungu Kang'ata of Murang'a, Meru Senator Mithika Linturi, Tharaka Nithi's Kithure Kindiki and Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura.
Kandara MP Alice Wahome, Juja MP George Koimburi, Kiambaa's Njuguna Wanjiku, Rigathi Gachagua of Mathira, Kimani Ichung'wah, Ndindi Nyoro and Kimani Ngunjiri.
Woman Representatives Listed include Kiambu's Gathoni Wamucomba, Nyeri's Rahab Mukami and Kirinyaga's Wangui Ngirici.
Other MPs include Wainaina Jungle, Mugambi Rindikiri, David Gikaria, Faith Gitau, Moses Kirima, Gichunge Kabeabea, Samuel Gachobe, Michael Muchira, John Muchiri, Benjamin Gathiru and George Kariuki.
Also in the list is the youngest MP John Paul Mwirigi, Eric Mucangi, Beatrice Nkatha , Col. Geoffrey Kingangi, Charles Njagagua, Dr. John Mutunga, Kubai Iringo, Patrick Munene, James Gakuya and Charity Kathambi.
John Kiarie, Patrick Mariru, George Theuri, Githua Wamacukuru, Kareke Mbluki and Kathuri Murungi also declared support for the DPs presidential bid. Nominated MPs mentioned include Cecily Mbarire, Halima Mucheke add to the list.
The Bahati legislator stated that it was time to focus on the bottom-up economic model proposed by the DP, echoing that it had the potential of changing the lives of ordinary citizens.
Notably missing was Gatundu MP Moses Kuria, who despite declaring support for Ruto, is at loggerheads with the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) over the political vehicle used to drive the DP to the State House.
