THE STANDARD By
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.
THE STANDARD By
Muriithi Mugo |
March 2nd 2021 at 00:00:00 GMT +0300
Embu Council of Elders chairman Andrew Ireri addresses the media in Embu town after a meeting to resolve the unending controversial Mwea land tussle on February 28, 2021. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]
Elders from the Embu community are pointing an accusing finger at politicians for the unending land tussle at the controversial Mwea settlement scheme.
They say the issues have remained unresolved since 1968 and have caused tension and uprising between community members.
The elders, who recently wrote to President Uhuru Kenyatta for his intervention, have now taken it upon themselves to discuss the issue and conclude it before the 2022 General Election.
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Speaker of the National Assembly Justin Muturi’s increased forays in the Mount Kenya region has led to speculation he could be positioning himself for bigger things politically with the imminent retirement of President Uhuru Kenyatta.
Muturi, a close ally of Uhuru, has been visiting different counties across the region, which is seen as a bid to consolidate his support ahead of next year’s succession.
And as the race to replace Uhuru as Mt Kenya region’s kingpin gathers pace, Muturi has already started being involved in activities that point to a possibility of getting back to elective politics.