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Africa-Press<\/a> – Kenya<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru on Friday, September 17 turned down all the running mate offers that various presidential candidates for the 2022 General Election have been enticing her with.<\/p>\n

The embattled governor confessed she had received numerous offers to be a possible running mate to leading contenders, but declared she is only interested in recapturing her current seat as governor for Kirinyaga.<\/p>\n

Speaking to the press, Waiguru thanked all the leading politicians who had expressed confidence in her and offered her an opportunity to be their running mate.<\/p>\n

She, however, said she was only focused on re-election and so far not going to commit to any presidential candidate.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this point in time, I am seeking to be re-elected as governor of Kirinyaga County. The day the position changes, I will make it public,\u201d the governor remarked.<\/p>\n

The governor has held meetings with a number of party leaders including ODM leader Raila Odinga, ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi and leader of Wiper Democratic movement, Kalonzo Musyoka.<\/p>\n

Waiguru said she has met and had discussions with the leaders on matters of national importance and 2022 General Election and considered all their offers.<\/p>\n

She, however, was quick to say she is currently on the ground, already campaigning for the position of Kirinyaga governor, and she welcomes all other aspirants in the race.<\/p>\n

Waiguru said despite the big position of running mate, her decision will be based on what the people on the ground need, and what is best for her as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have not given any commitment to anybody. I am listening a lot on the ground. In due course, I will make it clear where I stand because I still have to analyze my decisions,\u201d Waiguru remarked, in regard to the political party she will use.<\/p>\n

This comes after Waiguru held a meeting in Kirinyaga with Woman Representative Purity Ngirici, Narc Kenya leader, Martha Karua, and Interior Principal Secretary, Karanja Kibicho on Tuesday, September 14.<\/p>\n

Among the things they discussed, they agreed that they will hold competitive and fair gubernatorial campaigns.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. Kirinyaga Governor, Anne Waiguru on Friday, September 17 turned down all the running mate offers that various presidential candidates for the 2022 General Election have been enticing her with. 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