Kisii County Deputy Governor Joash Maangi has dismissed claims that he has been sidelined by Jubilee Party adding that he will run for gubernatorial seat under President Uhuru Kenyatta's party.
Speaking at Tendere on Tuesday, Maangi said he is running a campaign that would see more people register as Jubilee members to participate in the party's primaries.
“Jubilee is my home because I believe they have policies that would help our people get out of abject poverty. I am confident that we shall win many elective seats," he said.
"Currently, I am doing membership registration. I will go for primaries and ultimately, I believe I am the most suitable person to run for gubernatorial seat on the ticket," he added.
Maangi is facing a stiff competition from senator Chris Obure, who decamped ODM to Jubilee party a month ago.