• Governors Stephen Sang’ and Muthomi Njuki approve Nyeri counterpart Mutahi Kahiga to lead Mt Kenya West region
• The leaders, who spoke at the Kahiga celebrations on the occasion of receiving their doctorate degrees in leadership, prayed for peace to prevail in the region.
• Governor Kahiga implores President William Ruto not to sideline the county in terms of development

Nyeri – A number of governors have called on Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga to take a key leadership role in the Mt Kenya West region following the sacking of former vice president Rigathi Gachagua.

Senate and National Assembly Voted overwhelmingly to remove GachaguaDiscussions flared among leaders regarding Kahiga’s potential role in regional and national leadership.

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During a celebration honoring Kahiga’s recent achievement of a doctorate in leadership, Tharaka Nithi governor Muthomi Njuki praised Kahiga’s abilities and described him as a national leader who should not be limited to Nyeri county.

Njuki emphasized that Kahiga’s leadership potential extends beyond the district’s borders and will benefit larger companies. Mount Kenya Western region.

“Mr. Mutahi, Kenya needs you. You have served the people of Nyeri very well, but you should not be limited to this county,” Njuki said.

Nandi Governor Stephen Sang, who was also present at the event, echoed Njuki’s sentiments, stating that Kahiga is suited to broader responsibilities on the national stage.

Sang’s support further fueled calls for Kahiga to take on a broader role following Gachagua’s dismissal.

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“We know for a fact that Kahiga wasn’t just designed for Nyeri. It’s important material for the bigger things he’s already doing in this country,” Sang said.

The leaders also called for peace and unity among Mt. Kenya West and East After the former Cabinet Secretary was sworn in Kithure Kindiki becomes the new vice president of Kenya.

“Let us never have a region divided because of politics. Let us never reach a point where I cannot visit Nyeri and Governor Kahiga cannot come to my district,” Njuki said. he advised.

Kahiga urges Ruto to include Nyeri economically

Addressing Gachagua’s dismissal, Governor Kahiga called on President William Ruto to ensure Nyeri remains an integral part of national development plans.

He urged Ruto not to sideline the county, emphasizing that Nyeri residents strongly supported the Kenya Kwanza administration in the recent elections. The district chief stressed the need for continued economic focus on Nyeri.

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“Nyeri should not be left out of the Kenyan government. “We voted for this administration and we still have three years to deliver on the promises.”

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Gachagua makes humble appeal to William Ruto

Former Vice President Rigathi Gachagua called on MPs: Speeding up the passage of important billsHe stressed the need for swift actions like those shown during his impeachment.

Gachagua expressed concern that the Coffee Bill and Cooperative Societies (Amendment) Bill, 2023 has languished in Parliament for over a year without becoming law.

During his speech, Gachagua called on Mt Kenya MPs who supported his impeachment to prioritize the needs of their constituents by advocating for the passage of the Coffee Bill.

Source: TUKO.co.ke