This archive report was first published on 13 January 2022.
On January 12, 2022, three governors from the Ukambani region, Kivutha Kibwana (Makueni), Charity Ngilu (Kitui), and Alfred Mutua (Machakos), met at the Machakos International Convention Centre for a consultative meeting.
The meeting aimed to discuss the region's representation in the national government ahead of the August elections.
The governors agreed that having a representation from the South/Lower Eastern area is critical for Kenya's future national government.
“The Akamba community has over 2 million votes, and we will not accept being taken for granted in the future,” the governors said in a statement.
They emphasized that the Kamba community's development must take precedence over any leader's personal ambitions.
“The people want development that lifts them out of poverty, not just BIG POSITIONS for a few people,” the three leaders said.
The governors also declared that they will provide political guidance, including whether to endorse one of their own for President or join forces with ODM leader Raila Odinga and the Azimio la Umoja alliance.
They promised to spearhead a major grassroots voter registration drive and rally their community to receive the Covid-19 vaccine and follow Covid protocols.
