This archive report was first published on 29 June 2020.
Former Gatanga MP Peter Kenneth has pledged loyalty to President Uhuru Kenyatta, expressing his readiness to work with the president to implement his promises. Speaking in his home county of Murang'a over the weekend, Kenneth emphasized his commitment to supporting the Jubilee government.
According to Kenneth, he has always been a supporter of the Jubilee government, and he is now ready to work together with President Kenyatta to help him implement his plan. Notably, Kenneth contested against President Kenyatta in 2013, but he has since expressed his willingness to put aside their past differences and work together.
Speaking on the succession politics, Kenneth emphasized the importance of the Mt Kenya region having a representative in national politics when President Kenyatta's term ends. He also expressed his support for the handshake between President Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga, as well as the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).
“We cannot be the majority and be left out when major decisions are being made,” Kenneth said, highlighting the need for the Mt Kenya region to have a voice in national politics.
His pledge to support the president comes at a time when there are rumors of a looming cabinet reshuffle. A section of Mt Kenya leaders are pushing for Kenneth to be appointed to the cabinet, citing his leadership skills and legacy as a former MP.
During a water project inspection event at Mabae Primary School in Gatanga, MPs Nduati Ngugi (Gatanga), Peter Kimari (Mathioya), and Gichuki Mugambi (Othaya) lauded Kenneth as a good leader who left a good legacy when he was an MP. They said Kenneth deserves to be in the government to help President Kenyatta implement his Big Four Agenda.
Published on June 29, 2020, at 8:00 AM.
