NAIROBI, Kenya Sep 2 – Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has joined President-Elect William Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza.
Murungi, who was accompanied by members of his Devolution Empowerment Party (DEB), was received in the alliance by Ruto, Deputy President-Elect Rigathi Gachagua among others.
He observed that their resolve to work with Kenya Kwanza is an indication that the interests of Kenyans overrides personal and party interests.
Dr. Ruto received the leadership of DEP at the Karen Office, Nairobi, led by former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi.
Leaders present were Deputy President-Elect Rigathi Gachagua, Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetangula, Salim Mvurya, Aden Duale, Cecily Mbarire, Justin Muturi, Lenny Kivuti, Kathuri Murungi, Moses Kirima, Mugambi Rindikiri, Mithika Linturi, John Muchiri and Elizabeth Karambu.
Others were Alexander Mundigi (Senator, Embu), John Paul (Igembe South), Julius Taitumu (Igembe North), John Mutunga (Tigania West), Moses Kirima (Central Imenti), John Mukunji (Manyatta), Eric Muchangi (Runyenjes), Geoffrey Ruku (Mbeere North), Nebert Muriuki (Mbeere South), Jayne Kihara (Naivasha Town), Sylvanus Osoro (South Mugirango), Onesmus Ngogoyo (Kajiado North), Justus Mugo (Deputy Governor, Embu) and more than 40 MCAs from Meru and Embu Counties.
Kiraitu failed to re-capture the Meru gubernatorial seat that was won by Kawira Mwangaza who was elected on an Independent ticket.
