TNA man loses key ally to opponent
Rivals: Mr Moses Kuria (L) and Mr Joachim Kamere. Moses Kuria’s key campaigner has switched camps to back his opponent ahead of the August 7 by-election. PHOTO | FILE
What you need to know:
- Mr George Kaimburi said he decided to support Mr Joachim Kamere of New Democrats Party after he realised that the TNA candidate was being “imposed in Gatundu by outsiders”.
- He accused some TNA officials of messing up the party’s nomination and denying the people a chance to elect a candidate of their choice.
Gatundu South TNA candidate Moses Kuria’s key campaigner has switched camps to back his opponent ahead of the August 7 by-election.
Mr George Kaimburi said he decided to support Mr Joachim Kamere of New Democrats Party after he realised that the TNA candidate was being “imposed in Gatundu by outsiders”.
Addressing a news conference in Gatundu Town with other defectors, Mr Kaimburi said he did not like Mr Kuria’s “arrogant” campaign style.
“For instance, during a recent meeting attended by Deputy President William Ruto, he said he was not going to ask for votes because he already has been elected, which amounts to utter disrespect of Gatundu voters.”
He accused some TNA officials of messing up the party’s nomination and denying the people a chance to elect a candidate of their choice. He urged President Kenyatta to intervene to ensure discipline and fairness in future party preliminaries.
He also appealed to the President not to take sides in the contest between Mr Kuria and Mr Kamere, saying both were Jubilee coalition members.
“We ask the President not to interfere in any way and therefore he should let the people elect a representative of their choice.”
Mr Kamburi said he met with more than 2,000 residents and voters and they decided to support Mr Kamere “who resides in Gatundu and has been with us all along”.
