Devolution CS Mwangi Kiunjuri has said he will shelf his ambition to be Laikipia Governor following a request by President Uhuru Kenyatta. Uhuru asked the CS not to vie and work with him in the government if re-elected. Speaking in Nanyuki town on Saturday evening, Uhuru said he needed Kiunjuri to help him run the country should he win the August 8 election. “Please, people of Laikipia, I urge you to release Kiunjuri to work for the country because it needs him. More on this: Uhuru prevails upon Kiunjuri not to run for Laikipia governorKiunjuri, a former MP, had hinted at quitting government by February 8 to vie for the seat held by Joshua Irungu.

Source: The Star January 25, 2017 09:51 UTC