Kidero, Kenneth clash as contest for governorship heats up
What you need to know:
- Mr Kenneth boasted of having an exemplary record when he was MP for Gatanga for a decade.
Nairobi governorship aspirant Peter Kenneth has called into question incumbent Evans Kidero's development record, saying he is best suited for the top job.
Mr Kenneth, who attended a thanksgiving service organised by the Anglican Church of Kenya, Diocese of Nairobi Ruai chapter, boasted of having an exemplary record when he was MP for Gatanga for a decade.
The governor hopeful described his relationship with Dr Kidero as friendly competition.
"Governor Evans Kidero and I are not enemies. But what we are doing is called friendly competition and let the Nairobians decide who they want," he said.
He further said that the drainage system in the county is deplorable, "with garbage, blocked sewers, traffic jams among others".
However, Dr Kidero sarcastically said Mr Kenneth is welcomed to vie in Nairobi but he must first sort out his affairs.
"We understand that you went to Murang’a and I don’t know what happened but welcome to Nairobi. [But] first put your house in order before we start politics," Dr Kidero said.
The governor said his opponent has been experiencing a downswing: from vying for the presidency to now having an interest in the governorship post.
He said: "My friend I want you to be careful because at the rate at which you are going for smaller positions from presidency to governor you will soon find yourself vying for [an] MCA seat."
Governor Kidero urged Kenyans not to be duped by politicians into fighting for there are no enemies in politics.
"Be very careful during this season when you see us have verbal fights. Later in the evening you [will] find our sons having drinks together," he added.
