JAP belongs to Ruto, not Kenyans - Governor Munya

Council of Governors Chairman Peter Munya has maintained that he will not join Jubilee Party which he said, "only targets to kill multiparty in the country".

Munya said on Thursday that leaders under Jubilee coalition were not consulted on the planned merger. He was elected on the Alliance Party of Kenya.

In reference to a story carried out in a local daily, Munya said the “story indicated that JAP is solemnly for Deputy President William Ruto for 2022 presidency”.

“We want our community to know that the Jubilee Party has its owner who is looking for the President seat. If we go into that party we will be disadvantaged,” Munya said.

He was speaking when he closed Meru county Kenya Secondary schools Heads Association annual general meeting held in Kisumu town.

He revealed of having identified a political party on which he will defend his governorship seat on 2017 in preparation for the presidency in 2022.

Munya has been facing stiff opposition from Meru Senator Kiraitu Murungi who has been asked by some residents to vie for governor in 2017.

“I am still focusing on improving the lives of Meru people. I will also consider their advice of whether I should form another party before 2022, which will sponsor me to State House,” Munya said.

The governor noted that his development track record speaks for itself saying that he has what it takes to lead the country for massive economic and development growth.

With devolution in place, Munya said the country do not require chest thumping leaders but a leader who is friendly, ready to promote and safeguard devolve system of governance.

He said he is driven by the desire to address some of the challenges devolution faced in the country.

The chairman said the decision to fold up parties which formed Jubilee coalition to join the Jubilee Alliance Party was ill-advised and lacked the input of party delegates.

Munya at the same time blamed the National government for what he termed as frustrations to the counties.

He said the county governments are experiencing delay in implementing development plans due to late release of funds from the national Treasury.

The governor also blamed the National government for holding a lion share of resources whose functions are devolved.

He noted that counties cannot deliver on certain functions because the national government is sitting on resources that should be channeled to us.

“More than 80 per cent of health resources and 40 per cent in agriculture is being held by the government,” Munya said.

Sources – The Star