Meru leaders on Friday reiterated their position ahead of 2022 presidential polls, with Deputy President William Ruto being their favorite.
Dr Ruto has been traversing the country, a move that has attracted criticism vrok section of his critics who accuse him for alleged premature campaigns.
Led by Senator Mithika Linturi, the leaders asked Dr Ruto to remind President Uhuru Kenyatta that the region strongly supports Jubilee agreement of 20 years in power.
“Send our message to President Uhuru Kenyatta that Meru is settled on the 10 years for him and 10 years for you,” said Linturi.
The legislators present, including Meru Senator Mithika Linturi and MPs Rigathi Gachagua (Mathira), Rahim Dawood (North Imenti), Moses Kirima (Central Imenti), Rindikiri Mugambi (Buuri), Beatrice Nkatha (Tharaka Nithi) and Nandi’s Dr Tum were firm they would support the DP’s 2022 bid.
The Mt Kenya region remains divided over Deputy President William Ruto's quest, with a section of Uhuru's allies openly opposing him.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has since gone slow on Ruto's endorsement following his decision to work with opposition leader Raila Odinga for stability.
“We condemn the increasing autocratic tendencies in government that is rolling us back to the one party era days,” said Al Hajj Mwendia, Jubilee Party Secretary General who holds the post of director of events at the Meru county government.
Dr Ruto has been accused of trying to incite Mt Kenya region again President Uhuru Kenyatta, with Nyeri Town MP Ngunjiri Wambugu leading such campaigns.