By NDUNGU GACHANEMore by this AuthorMurang'a Senator Irungu Kang'ata now says his political allegiance lies with President Uhuru Kenyatta, whom he notes will give Mt Kenya direction as he is the "kingpin". While serving as Kiharu MP, Mr Kang'ata organised several meetings for the DP and even told his supporters that they would vote for him. Mr Kang'ata, also the Senate Deputy Chief Whip, said he heeded Mr Kenyatta's call against early campaigning for focus on service delivery. Mr Kang'ata said, "I choose to abide by the directive of the President and I will wait for his direction on where the Mt Kenya region will be in the 2022 game plan." GROUPINGSMr Kangata's statement came a few days after the Mt Kenya and Diaspora Forum was formed with the aim of defending the President against Tanga Tanga squad that is allied to Dr Ruto.

Source: Daily Nation February 17, 2019 12:22 UTC