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President Uhuru Kenyatta makes his remarks during a meeting with over 7000 leaders from Mt Kenya at Sagana State Lodge, Nyeri County to discuss the region s development as well as other pertinent national agenda including the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) - [Courtesy].
The race to succeed Uhuru Kenyatta in Mt Kenya region has been further complicated by last weekend’s entry of Senate Speaker Justin Muturi and photo hints of former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo mingling with the president.
Muturi’s coronation at the Njuri Ncheke shrine in Meru appeared to have stirred mixed reactions with some local leaders coming out to reject the move.
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National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi installed as Mt Kenya East spokesman at Njuri Ncheke elders shrine in Meru on March 6, 2021. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]
MPs from across the political divide took the better part of the National Assembly session on Tuesday to heap praises on Speaker Justin Muturi over his recent installation as Mt Kenya spokesperson.
The MPs, without retreating back to their political factions hailed Muturi as a wise man who deserves more leadership roles in the country.
Rangwe MP Dr Lilian Gogo was first on the queue to describe Mututri as a bright man who has done well as Speaker and deserves other responsibilities like the recent coronation.
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Ndungu Gachane |
March 6th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi installed as Mt Kenya East spokesman at Njuri Ncheke elders shrine in Meru on Saturday. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has been installed as Mt Kenya region’s spokesperson today, joining a number of leaders angling to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta’s kingship.
Speaker Muturi’s coronation was held at Njuri Ncheke shrine in Nchiru, Meru County, in a ceremony that brought together elders from Embu, Kikuyu and Meru.
Governor Mwangi Wa Iria (Muranga), former presidential aspirant Peter Kenneth, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo, CS Peter Munya, Governor Ann Waiguru are also angling for the region’s spokesperson position.
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Jacob Ngetich |
March 7th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi with Agriculture CS Peter Munya when Muturi was coronated as Mt Kenya spokesman at Njuri Ncheke shrine in Meru yesterday. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]
Having dominated the country’s political scene for over half a century, the populous Mt Kenya region is finding itself in an unfamiliar territory.
Early signs show that, for once, the region will be without a formidable presidential candidate next year after President Uhuru Kenyatta hangs his political boots.
This emerging scenario has left political bigwigs from the region battling on who will inherit the political capital after Uhuru calls it a day after 10 years at the helm.
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Ndungu Gachane |
March 6th 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi installed as Mt Kenya East spokesman at Njuri Ncheke elders shrine in Meru on Saturday. [Phares Mutembei, Standard]
National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has been installed as Mt Kenya region’s spokesperson today, joining a number of leaders angling to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta’s kingship.
Speaker Muturi’s coronation was held at Njuri Ncheke shrine in Nchiru, Meru County, in a ceremony that brought together elders from Embu, Kikuyu and Meru.
Governor Mwangi Wa Iria (Muranga), former presidential aspirant Peter Kenneth, former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo, CS Peter Munya, Governor Ann Waiguru are also angling for the region’s spokesperson position.