National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has lashed out at leaders opposed to his endorsement by Ameru and Kikuyu elders as Mt. Kenya spokesperson.
Speaking at St Peter’s Kaunjira National Independent Church of Africa (NICA) church in Meru, Muturi accused the leaders of disrespecting elders, culture and the democratic space enshrined in the constitution.
“Leaders must have the discipline to appreciate that the opinion of others matter. You should be ready to listen to others after giving your opinion,” Muturi said.
This came a day after Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya said Mount Kenya will not accept to be split between the east and the west as it will lack the numbers to bargain at the national level.
“If we want to be in the next government, we must remain united with our counterparts. If we are split we will not make it alone,” the CS said.
He accused politicians he did not name of orchestrating the split to be able to negotiate with Deputy President William Ruto.
Additionally, he said they want Mount Kenya to remain united as they fought for Independence together under Mau Mau.
He indicated that he will seek to reclaim the Meru seat.
Munya rejected the endorsement of National Assembly speaker Justin Muturi as Mount Kenya spokesman. He laughed off the events that culminated in Muturi’s coronation in Murang’a by the Kikuyu Council of Elders.
Muturi’s endorsement by elders has sparked mixed reactions in the region, as Mt Kenya East threatened to go it alone in 2022 presidential polls if they won’t get the support of their counterparts in the west.
Leaders from the Eastern side are insisting the mountain must now be led from the East and speaker Muturi is their man.
Those opposed to the National Assembly speaker say that only the president upon his retirement will give the region direction.