Former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau has officially declared his bid to vie for Murang’a gubernatorial seat come 2022.
This will be the second time he will be vying for the seat, after his first attempt in 2017 flopped when he lost in the Jubilee nominations.
Kamau said he kept off the political limelight to give the incumbent governor space to complete his term but he now feels its the right time to revive his agenda.
“I wanted to give the governor his time to do his work and the president had also advised us against early campaigns,” he said.
Speaking in Murang’a on Tuesday, June 29, Kamau said Wa Iria has done his bit to the best of his ability and it’s now his time to take over adding that he shall follow in his footsteps to ensure he drives the development agenda further.
“I give credit to the governor for what he has done to the people of Murang’a and because his term has come to and end am looking forward to succeeding him,” he said.
“I will ensure all the incomplete projects which the governor has initiated are completed before embarking on new ones,” the former MP added.
Kamau said he shall be using his foot soldiers in the county to sell his agenda to the residents exuding confidence of becoming the second governor for the county.
“I will go to every part of the county to meet the people and get to know the issues affecting them and get a solution to them,” he remarked.
Kamau who has been the chairman of the Tana and Athi River Development Authority said he believes he is the best candidate to lead the county after Wa Iria’s exit.
Though yet to launch his manifesto, he said youth, education, agriculture and health are among the areas he will e focusing on once elected.
He commended Wa Iria for the efforts made in these sectors pledging to advance them.
He also called for peaceful campaigns devoid of insults and side shows by other aspirants eyeing the seat.
“Everyone should see their agenda peacefully without mudslinging each other because at the end of the day, the residents shall be the ones to decide” he said.
He also urged the young people not to be misused during the campaign period instead they push for agenda that would help improve their livelihood.
“The leaders should also focus on empowering the youth instead of using them for campaigning after which they ditch them,” he added.
