Fears of vacuum as experienced MPs scramble for governorship around Kenya

Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau (centre) at Kigumo Bendera Secondary School on Saturday where he attended a thanksgiving ceremony after serving as the area MP for two terms. He also launched his bid for governorship. Mt Kenya legislators are worried that the scramble for governorship may deny the region much-needed experience in Parliament. (PHOTO: JENIPHER WACHIE AND JOB WERU/ STANDARD)

Mt Kenya legislators are worried that the scramble for governorship may deny the region much-needed experience in Parliament.

The number of local MPs and senators eyeing the prestigious governor’s job is increasing by the day, meaning the region may end up with political novices in the National Assembly and the Senate after next year’s General Election.