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Governor reluctant to join JAP, says leaders want to take his seat

From left, Tharaka Nithi women representative Beatrice Nkatha, Maara MP Kareke Mbiuki, Governor Samuel Ragwa and Muthambi ward MCA Wilson Nyaga launching the construction of Muraga Technical Institute in Maara constituency on October 6. (PHOTO: ISAAC KATHARE/STANDARD)

Governor Samuel Ragwa has said he will join the Jubilee Alliance Party (JAP) on condition that it will benefit his people.

Mr Ragwa skipped the Mt Kenya East political caucus meeting at Nkubu Heritage Hotel two weeks ago, where the caucus agreed to use JAP as its political vehicle in 2017 elections.

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