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Kilemi Mwiria defection opens up Meru race

The presidential advisor on education, Dr Kilemi Mwiria. (Photo: Peter Muthoni/Standard)

Presidential advisor Kilemi Mwiria’s defection to Mandeleo Chap Chap (MCC) party has created a three-horse race for the Meru gubernatorial seat and complicated matters for Governor Peter Munya.

Mwiria will now face his arch-political rival, Governor Munya, who by all indications will run on a PNU ticket, and Senator Kiraitu Murungi, who is eyeing the Jubilee ticket.

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