Ruto’s Mt Kenya allies warn against costly referendum

Senator Njeru Ndwiga (centre) reads a statement prepared by more than 40 MPs from Mt Kenya region after a meeting in Embu yesterday. [Joseph Muchiri, Standard]

Leaders from Mt Kenya region yesterday declared their objection to a political process that will lead the country into a referendum.

Speaking after an hour-long meeting in Embu, the more than 40 legislators rejected calls for a referendum.