Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua has defended her move to opt out of the presidential race and run for Kirinyaga Gubernatorial seat.
Karua who was speaking during an interview on Citizen TV said that at the county level she will have the perfect opportunity serve people.
“I have only shelved my presidential bid to serve the people of Kirinyaga first. With the gubernatorial seat I will be able to improve the lives of the people of Kirinyaga, the revolution starts with the counties and that is where I intend to begin," said Karua.
Karua further added that the decision to support President Uhuru Kenyatta's re-election bid was based on agreements reached by Narc Kenya branches across the country and not her personal position.
"All the party branches discussed and agreed not to have a Presidential candidate and so any member can support the Presidential candidate of their choice, I speak for branches in Mt Kenya who have pledged to support President Uhuru and I respect that," she stated.
Karua said she will continue criticizing the government on issues of corruption and mismanagement of public resources.