Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga shared his reflections on the voting patterns of the region in the 2022 General Elections, wondering aloud why they did not back Azimio leader Raila Odinga for the Presidency.
At the burial of Jimmy Wanjigi's father in Kianjoya, Nyeri County, Kahiga questioned the decision of the region not to support Odinga.
Regarding the current state of affairs in the country, Kahiga expressed his belief that it is inappropriate for people to stay silent when numerous issues are amiss.
"It is wrong for us to keep quiet when men and women are doing what is not right. I will not stand aside as you do wrong whether I am wearing yellow or not. We voted for the government to give services to the people of Kenya regardless of where they come from. What we voted in must count for something," he stated.
"Sometimes I wonder why we denied Raila Odinga the votes. I want to say here loudly that I think the Kikuyu community has been vindicated and we can work with anybody," he added.
In Nyeri County, Raila Odinga received 52,043 votes, whereas President William Ruto garnered 272,507 votes. Across the broader Mount Kenya region, Ruto outpaced Odinga significantly, with Odinga securing 15,062 votes in Tharaka Nithi, 31,469 in Embu, 49,228 in Nyandarua, 37,978 in Kirinyaga, 67,181 in Murang'a, and 210,300 in Kiambu.
William Ruto won the presidency with 50.5% of the total votes, defeating Raila Odinga who received 48.85% of the votes.
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