The CEO of Keroche Breweries Tabitha Karanja has joined UDA party in her quest for the Nakuru county senatorial seat.
With the incumbent Susan Kihika going for the governor’s seat, Karanja is optimistic, noting that it was time for Naivasha to produce a senator.
Speaking before joining DP William Ruto in the Nakuru rally, Karanja said after numerous consultations she picked UDA, which she believes will address challenges facing local investors.
“Its official that I will be seeking the senatorial seat under UDA as the party fits my ideologies,” she said.
She admitted that she had been courted by other parties and coalitions but she settled for UDA where she is confident of winning.
“Naivasha has the highest number of voters in Nakuru county and it's time we got the senator's seat in the coming elections,” she said.
Karanja said she is best placed to propel Naivasha to greater heights hence her shift from corporate world to politics.
“I have managed funds for years as the Keroche CEO and it's time to now monitor how they are used thats why I am joining politics,” she said.
Tabitha noted that weak and unfair laws had been the weakest link between the State and tens of investors keen to start businesses in the country.
“I am not seeking this seat to protect my company but to formulate laws that are friendly and supportive to many investors keen to invest in the country,” she said.
Tabitha admitted that she expects thorns and barbs thrown her way during the campaigns but she is ready for anything.
“I have fought all manner of battles to make Keroche what it is today and am confident I will make it in the coming elections so that I can serve the voters and make their lives much better,” she added.
The renowned entrepreneur shot in the limelight in 2015when she won the Africa Awards for Entrepreneurship (Transformational Business Award).
Since then, she has gone ahead to weather storm and made the company the second largest brewery in the country after East Africa Breweries Limited.
The senator seat has attracted several aspirants including Mike Weche, CAS Lawrence Karanja, youth leader Daniel Kimani and Kevin Migongo among others.
