MERU, Kenya – Elders from Embu, Meru, and Tharaka Nithi counties have called on Public Service and Human Capital Development Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi to initiate dialogue with President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
The elders, speaking under the banner of the Njuri Ncheke council, expressed concern over what they described as a strained relationship between Muturi and the country’s top leadership.
They warned that such tensions could undermine the region’s influence in national politics.
“As a Njuri Ncheke elder, I want you to know we love you, Muturi, but we plead with you to talk with the President,” one elder said during a gathering.
The elders emphasized the importance of unity within the Kenya Kwanza coalition, urging Muturi to follow the “rules of work” and resolve any differences amicably.
“Follow the rules of work and unite with the President and his deputy. If there is something that is not good, we are asking you to look for them and have a talk,” an elder from Meru stated.
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The call for reconciliation comes amid mounting pressure on Muturi from a section of MPs demanding his resignation or impeachment.
The lawmakers have criticized Muturi for his recent remarks questioning the government’s handling of alleged abductions in the country.
However, the CS has found support from Embu Senator Alexander Mundigi, who dismissed the resignation calls as “baseless.”
Mundigi argued that Muturi’s position was secured through a coalition agreement between the Democratic Party and Kenya Kwanza, and any move to oust him could destabilize the ruling alliance.
“Ejecting Muturi from office would offend the coalition agreement. The calls for his resignation are baseless and will not help our Embu County,” the senator said.
The elders’ intervention highlights the delicate balancing act within the Kenya Kwanza coalition, particularly as the Mt Kenya region seeks to maintain its political relevance.
