Politician Maina Njenga has assured that his much-awaited meeting in Nyeri County on December 31, 2023, is still on.
The politician said retired President Uhuru Kenyatta will be part of the leaders who will grace the occasion and chart the way forward for residents of the vote-rich region.
“The December 31 meeting is still there. We will close the year with new things,” Njenga told the Star.
He revealed that those in attendance would include elders, the business community, members of the clergy, local politicians and leaders from other regions among other guests.
“Those who gave Uhuru the go-ahead to lead the country will be there,” he stated.
Reports have said Uhuru will hand over the “kingship” to Njenga. Njenga however opted to remain quiet on the matter.
He disclosed that the event will be a mega one for the Mt Kenya region and would herald a new beginning.
“We will also have prayers to thank God for the peace we have enjoyed,” he stated.
Mt Kenya leaders are said to be eyeing the kingship mantle from Uhuru.
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Sunday rebuked proponents of the kingship battle narrative, insisting that he is less interested in such a position.
"I do not have time for that kingship nonsense, I don't have that time because I am very busy," Gachagua said on Sunday during a church service in Kiambu.
"This kingpin position, where is the office located, how much is the salary? If there are people who want that office, I'm not part of it because I am the deputy president. My office is located in Harambee House and Karen. There is a salary and a job to do."
Njenga revealed that he has talked to Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria about his ambitions.
“I called Kuria and told him to attend my meeting in December even if he is a CS. As CEO and field marshall, I want to take control of Mt Kenya,” he added.
Njenga assured that the vote-rich Mt Kenya region will have a presidential candidate in 2027 elections.
