Kenyans are not ready for another President from the Kikuyu or Kalenjin communities, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has said.
The county boss said the two communities have produced occupants of the State House since Independence, noting Kenyans won't accept the same trend to continue after the 2022 polls.
“Let’s be honest, Kenya has many communities and one or two cannot continue dominating the leadership of this country,” Waiguru was quoted by the Star.
She said for more communities to feel included in the country's leadership, there was a need to support the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) which she predicted will propose the creation of positions of the Prime Minister and two deputies.
Speaking during her 2nd State of the County Address, the Governor argued that with an expanded executive, even small communities will have an opportunity to have one of their own at the top which will bring the feeling of inclusivity.
“The BBI is a solution to ending political violence each and every electoral circle. It will also ensure that the political interests of many communities are taken care of,” she said.
On how the Kikuyu Nation will approach the next polls, Waiguru said the community will wait for the direction from President Uhuru Kenyatta and will endorse whoever will have his blessings.
“As leaders from this region, we will be guided by our Jubilee Party leader Uhuru Kenyatta on the best way forward at the General Election,” the county boss said as quoted by the Standard.
However, Waiguru was quick to note that whoever will get the populous community's backing will first need to negotiate and make a mutual agreement with leaders from the region.