In their continued campaign of a William Ruto presidency in 2022 a section of political leaders from Tharaka nithi and Meru counties now want political leaders from Ameru community to be considered for plump positions.  Led by Tharaka nithi senator Kithure Kindiki who had earlier been endorsed as ruto's running-mate even as they warned Raila Odinga against using the famous handshake to gain political mileage.