Another Win For Raila As Meru County Boss Joins His Political Faction

The Meru County Governor Kiraitu Murungi and the leader of the Devolution Empowerment Party has formally joined Azimio la Umoja Movement putting an end to speculation about which political party he will join ahead of the August 9 polls.

Governor Murungi who was on Tuesday received by Azimio la Umoja’s presidential candidate Raila Odinga said that the move was informed by the research on the ground expressing confidence in Odinga.

“We have done the research, talked to opponents, and listened to confidential reports. I can confidently tell you that the fifth president of the Republic of Kenya is no other than Raila Odinga. Devolution Empowerment Party will work with Azimio Movement for a better Kenya,” Murungi said.

According to publications by local news agencies, Murungi will be defending his seat during the August 9 General Elections. He will now contest against Mithika Linturi who is the current Meru Senator, who will be vying under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket.

This move comes at a time when different political parties and aspirants are making calculated moves including forming alliances and decamping to other parties as they position themselves for the August 9 polls.