Updated Sat, July 9th 2016 at 00:00 GMT +3Meru Governor Peter MunyaMeru Governor Peter Munya has thrown cold water at the Political Parties (Amendment) Act, signed into law by President Uhuru Kenyatta, recently. The Political Parties Act allows political outfits to merge and politicians to switch their allegiance without losing their seats. “Merging parties is not a good idea, and denies citizens the right to choose their leaders,” Munya said, adding that it was tantamount to creating dictatorship. “My decision not to join the new party (Jubilee Party) should not be perceived as a criminal offence,” Munya said. He said his reluctance should not be construed to mean he is opposed to President Kenyatta’s government, adding that he will be supporting the President Uhuru for re-election in 2017.

Source: Standard Digital July 08, 2016 18:56 UTC