The speaker of the national assembly Justin Muturi has decried marginalization of many parts of Mt Kenya East in terms of development. Speaking at his Kanyuambora home during a meeting with clergy from East Africa Pentecostal Churches Muturi said now it is time for Mt Kenya East to produce presidential candidate. He said as Mt Kenya East leaders will soon come up with a strong party that will be used by the presidential candidate to vie. Muturi urged locals from Mt Kenya East not to be lured to market a party that is not theirs but instead come up with their own party so that they can have negotiating power. He said some of the areas of Mt Kenya region have peculiar challenges and he needs a party looking at the general aspirations of the Mountain.
He urged Clergy to be keen and evaluate political leaders who are vying different positions of leadership and advice people who is the best. Muturi said clergy play a big role in Kenyan politics and they should help in ensuring there are good leaders in Kenya Muturi said he is ready to work with those who have vision like him. Edwin Kiongozi from the clergy described speaker Muturi as a sombre man who can led the country with dignity. He said they will continue praying for speaker Muturi to clinch the top seat.