An Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Party-allied governor has pledged to give Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i his full support should he (Matiang'i) run for the presidency in 2022.
Nyamira County Governor John Nyagarama noted that he will be among the people pushing for Matiang'i's presidency in 2022.
"Matiang'i has my full support and the people of Nyamira will be behind him. As a community we have all it takes to produce a president like other communities. This is the time we must support one of our own to occupy State House after former veteran politician Simon Nyachae's attempts hit the wall," said the vocal county boss on Sunday at Tendere Green Stadium, Bomachoge Chache Constituency in Kisii County.
The county boss urged Matiang'i not to be distracted with critics who are being financed to oppose his leadership in the Interior docket.
Nyagarama urged residents in Kisii and Nyamira counties to remain firm ahead of the 2022 general polls.
The governor warned upcoming politicians against hurling insults at Matiang'i, adding that the CS will not succumb to criticism.
"Young politicians must respect Matiang'i. Between 2013-2017 we witnessed reforms in the education docket and now in the interior docket, things are being streamlined under Matiang'i's leadership. This qualifies Matiang'i for the presidency," said Nyagarama.