Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi on December 20, 2021. [Mose Sammy, Standard]Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP) has endorsed the appointment of Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi’s as chairman of Raila Odinga's campaign secretariat. Through its Secretary-General Mugambi Imanyara, the party said it will support Muriithi in Mt Kenya region. [David Njaaga, Standard]On Mweronkoro killings, Kiraitu’s party wants the government to take quick action to secure the area and prevent any further loss of life. Among the raft of proposals, the party wants the government to consider is the creation of a buffer zone and fast-tracking of the establishment of a planned prison which would indicate the presence of government and deter bandits.

Source: Standard Digital January 13, 2022 17:47 UTC