[Standard]Three Mt Kenya governors have backed National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi’s coronation as the region’s spokesperson, amid protest from a section of local leaders. Governors Kiraitu Murungi (Meru), Muthomi Njuki (Tharaka Nithi) and Martin Wambora (Embu), who all hail from Mt Kenya East, yesterday urged Mr Muturi to embark on an urgent campaign to unite the vote-rich region. They told the Speaker to embrace dialogue in bringing together all Mt Kenya residents, even those who oppose his bid to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta as the region’s kingpin. Muturi, who met the three governors, former Embu Senator Lenny Kivuti among other leaders, was coronated last month to represent the region, months after a previous endorsement to speak on behalf of Mt Kenya East. Wa Iria is among those opposed to Muturi's coronation as the Mt Kenya spokesperson.

Source: Standard Digital June 09, 2021 13:41 UTC