The Mountain Journal
Political scenario in the Nyandarua governorship seat
is interesting with flag bearer MP Faith Gitau dropping her bid.
Ms Gitau, an ally of the Deputy President William Ruto
who had been the leading gubernatorial candidate, changed her
mind and opted to defend her slot in the forthcoming general election.
Her withdrawal from the race leaves Governor
Francis Kimemia to face the former Water Cabinet Secretary Cecily Kariuki who
has been working behind the scenes to clinch the slot in the August 9,
election.
In a statement, Gitau said that the electorate had pressured
her to contest the seat since she had achieved more and had helped the needy in
the society.
“The last couple of weeks have been far from plain
sailing. After I expressed interest in the gubernatorial seat; members of the
clergy, beneficiaries of my affirmative programs, council of elders and a
section of my supporters strongly felt that the journey we started years ago
will face numerous hurdles in my absence,” said Gitau.
She said that she had listened to the “ground” and
had accepted their pleas.
“After much soul searching, the interests of the
hundreds of thousands who placed me in office, the pleas of those destitute
children who look up to me for support and countless needy families superseded
any other ambition and or higher calling. The lure of working with the
affirmative groups proved too hard to resist” she observed.
” It is against this background that I have come to the
incredibly difficult decision that in the best interests of the people of
Nyandarua County, I shall be defending my current position through the United
Democratic Alliance party. Attention turns to a fascinating new phase of
growing the party and seeking more support for the Deputy President Dr
William Samoei Ruto.
She
will now contest the seat against former CEC Judy Muhia and nominated MCA
Wanjiku Muhoho.
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