Residents from different parts of Chuka-Igambang'ombe in Tharaka Nithi County have called on Magumoni MCA and County Assembly Majority Leader Justin Kithinji to consider running for the parliamentary seat in the 2027 polls. They believe the constituency needs visionary leadership to accelerate development and address the needs of different groups. The residents cited Kithinji's engagement with residents, support for youth initiatives, and experience in county leadership as reasons for their appeal.
The residents emphasized the need for a leader who can bring people together, listen to their concerns, and spearhead initiatives aimed at transforming the constituency. Representative Justine Rugendo said the constituency required visionary leadership capable of driving long-term development. He noted that education should be a key priority, citing initiatives such as Education Day, which could motivate teachers and students.
Rugendo's sentiments were echoed by Morris Muthomi, who applauded Kithinji for supporting youth football tournaments in Magumoni. Muthomi noted that Kithinji was the first MCA in the area to initiate such support and had sustained it for nearly 10 years. He believed that Kithinji's election as MP would provide an opportunity to extend such initiatives across the constituency.
The residents also appreciated Kithinji's easy accessibility and engagement with residents, saying they wanted to see similar interaction between their parliamentary representative and the wider community. They believe that Kithinji's leadership style, which emphasizes inclusivity and engagement, would be beneficial to the constituency.
Responding to the calls, Kithinji said he valued the advice of ordinary residents and believed that effective leadership required listening to different views and working with people to address their challenges. He emphasized the importance of inclusive leadership in addressing community needs and promoting development.
Kithinji announced that he would make a decision on the political seat he intends to contest in October. While he acknowledged the residents' appeal, he did not explicitly declare his candidature for the Chuka-Igambang'ombe parliamentary seat during the meeting. The residents' appeal has set the stage for a possible showdown in the 2027 polls.
The call for Kithinji to seek national leadership comes at a time when the constituency is seeking to accelerate development and address the needs of its residents. With Kithinji's experience in county leadership and his engagement with residents, it remains to be seen whether he will heed the call and contest for the parliamentary seat.
Key points
- Justin Kithinji, Magumoni MCA and Tharaka-Nithi County Assembly Majority Leader, has been urged by residents to seek the parliamentary seat in the 2027 polls.
- The residents cited Kithinji's engagement with residents, support for youth initiatives, and experience in county leadership as reasons for their appeal.
- Kithinji will announce his decision on the political seat he intends to contest in October.
