Mwangi Wa Iria: I’ll run for Presidency in 2022Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iriahas declared his interest to run for President through his Civic Renewal Party (CRP).Iria argues he has the capacity to vie for Presidency in 2022 to take over from President Uhuru Kenyatta after his 10-year term expires with hopes to transform the country. He appealed to Tanga Tanga legislators to stop extending their fights to President Kenyatta and instead form part of the transformation team. "All leaders should respect the head of state as at times he is forced to speak in anger. Let me urge all to show respect to Kenyatta who is a symbol of national unity," said the governor. "I am ready to defend President Kenyatta to enable him to proceed with development programmes he has initiated for the country.

Source: Standard Digital January 13, 2020 13:04 UTC