Former Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi’s party was hosted by President-elect William Ruto at his Karen residence in Nairobi.
Kiraitu, the chairperson of the Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP), was among the leaders who attended the Kenya Kwanza Alliance meeting on Friday.
The DEP has resolved to work with Ruto’s coalition, according to Ruto, but the former governor has yet to comment on the matter.
“We welcome the Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP) to Kenya Kwanza. Their resolve to work with us is indication that leaders agree that the interests of Kenyans overrides our personal or party interests,” he said.
Leaders present were Deputy President-Elect Rigathi Gachagua, Musalia Mudavadi, Moses Wetang’ula, Salim Mvurya, Aden Duale, Cecily Mbarire, Justin Muturi, Lenny Kivuti, Kathuri Murungi, Moses Kirima, Mugambi Rindikiri, Mithika Linturi and Elizabeth Karambu.
Others were Alexander Mundigi (Senator, Embu), John Paul (Igembe South), Julius Taitumu (Igembe North), John Mutunga (Tigania West), Moses Kirima (Central Imenti), John Muchiri (Manyatta), Eric Muchangi (Runyenjes), Geoffrey Ruku (Mbeere North), Nebert Muriuki (Mbeere South), Jayne Kihara (Naivasha Town), Sylvanus Osoro (South Mugirango), Onesmus Ngogoyo (Kajiado North), Justus Mugo (Deputy Governor, Embu) and more than 40 MCAs from Meru and Embu Counties.
