Jubilee MPs dispel unease claims, assure Ruto, Uhuru of support

Central Kenya parliamentarians have affirmed their support for the Jubilee Government and dismissed claims that there is a wave of disquiet in the region.

Led by Meru Senator Kiraitu Murungi, who is also the Central Kenya Parliamentary Caucus patron, Senators Mutahi Kagwe, Kimani Wamatangi, Lenny Kivuti, Muriuki Karue, Kembi Getura, Beatrice Elachi and GG Kariuki, they said people from Central Kenya were firmly behind President Uhuru Kenyatta's government.

"We elected this government and shall support it to the end. This is our own house and those of us with suggestions are doing so in good faith to strengthen it," Kiraitu said.

They made the remarks yesterday when they joined Deputy President William Ruto for a Sunday mass at St Peters ACK Church in Nyeri town. Joined by 11 MPs, they said people of Central Kenya overwhelmingly voted for the Jubilee administration and will not abandon the government midstream. "This government has our unwavering support," said Kiraitu.

He likened the Jubilee administration to a house where members freely express opinions to strengthen each other. They also said there was no contention between members of the Senate and the National Assembly.

Ruto said transformation agenda for the country remained on course despite criticism from the opposition.