[Lakipia Governor Joseph Irungu in a past event. He has been handed over a major relief after one of the gubernatorial aspirant bolted out. Photo/NATION]
Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu's re-election bid on a Jubilee Party ticket has been handed a major boost after an aspirant bowed out of the race to support him.
Businessman Mburu Kamau, a fierce critic of Irungu's administration was seeking to unseat the incumbent on a Jubilee Party ticket.
Speaking on Tuesday during the launch of Irungu's re-election bid, Kamau officially announced his gubernatorial bid, vowing to support Irungu during the Jubilee Party primaries.
“I decided to opt out of the race after an extensive consultation with my family members and supporters. I also scrutinised my manifesto and found it necessary to harmonise [it with Mr Irungu’s] since they were similar and this will help the governor to accomplish his development agenda,” he noted.
Mr Kamau vied unsuccessfully for governorship during the 2013 general elections.
He is yet to make public his next political move.
Governor Irungu has since welcomed Mr Kamau's endorsement, describing it as "a bold move."