Friday, February 25, 2022 – Agriculture Cabinet Secretary, Peter Munya, has been fronted as ODM Leader Raila Odinga’s running mate by a section of leaders from the vote-rich Mt Kenya region.
Speaking during the Party of National Unity (PNU) National Delegates Conference (NDC) yesterday, leaders allied to the party endorsed the former Meru Governor, who also doubles up as the party leader, as Raila’s number 2.
Led by former Ministry of Sports Chief Administrative Secretary (CAS), Zack Kunuthia, the leaders asked Raila to pick Munya as his running mate, saying he was the best-suited candidate for the position.
Kinuthia asked the ODM boss not to be distracted by other politicians seeking the same position in the Azimio La Umoja political faction, arguing that most of them were motivated by personal and selfish interests.
“We have sent Munya in broad daylight. Those who are looking for the seat of the Deputy President should be told that the seat is already occupied,” stated the youthful politician eyeing the Kigumo parliamentary seat.
On his part, Munya welcomed the endorsement, expressing that he was the favorite candidate out of the potential list of running mates from the mountain region.
He also stated that PNU would work closely with the Jubilee Party, disclosing that President Uhuru Kenyatta will lead the negotiations with Raila Odinga’s Azimio La Umoja group.
“The endorsement is welcome. Is there any problem with that? I will not be far away. I am close and by the grace of God, our dream will come true,” Munya stated.
This comes after President Uhuru heaped praise on Munya during the Sagana III meeting, saying he was a transformative leader.
Uhuru remarked that Munya had transformed the Ministry of Agriculture since his appointment during the second term of the Jubilee administration.
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