On May 28, 2022, the Njuri Ncheke Council of Elders, led by Isiolo North Njuri Ncheke chairman Edward Kobia, endorsed Mwenda Thuranira to vie for the Isiolo North MP seat.
The elders, who gathered in Isiolo, gave Thuranira the greenlight to represent the Ameru community and lobby on their behalf.
‘We have blessed him for the Isiolo North MP’s seat and given him the mandate to represent the community,’ Mr Kobia said.
Thuranira, who was installed as an elder shortly before the endorsement, hailed the supreme council for their confidence in his leadership and promised to represent the interests of all Isiolo residents if elected in the August 9 elections.
He vowed to fairly serve all communities and ease the suffering of the electorate under the leadership of incumbent MP Hassan Odha.
‘Our people have suffered for a long time and our children hardly get bursaries, forcing many to drop out of school. Time has come for us to change the leadership by electing someone with the community interests at heart,’ Thuranira said.
Thuranira has also been involved in a scholarship programme, offering full secondary education scholarships to bright but needy students, with a total of 150 students benefiting from the Sh12 million programme.
He has also distributed over 100 wheelchairs and mobility carts to disabled persons to enable them move around and be productive.
The Meru elders announced plans to mediate between aspirants vying for the same seat from the community, with the aim of increasing the chances of clinching the seat.
Njuri Ncheke Treasurer Stanley Kubai appealed to communities living in Isiolo to remain united and shun divisive leaders, saying elections should not spoil their continued coexistence.
‘We appeal for peaceful campaigns and ask Isiolo residents to remain united before, during and after elections,’ Mr Kubai said.
