Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya has made it clear that he is not seeking any government position.
Speaking on Wednesday, April 23, he dismissed any talk of accepting a role in government, stating that his only political interest is the Meru gubernatorial seat.
"For avoidance of doubt, I am focusing on running for the Meru governor seat in the coming elections. I want to make it very clear that I am not looking for any other job; the job I am only looking for is the Governor of Meru," he said.
Munya noted that he has not been approached with any job offers, insisting that even if he were, he would turn them down.
“I don’t have the time or luxury to serve in any other position. I have not been offered any other job by anyone, and even if I am offered, I will not accept,” he added.
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During his visit to Meru County, President William Ruto revealed that he was in talks with Munya and former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.
While addressing a public rally, the Head of State assured locals that discussions were already underway with the two leaders and urged patience.
"Last thing, MP John Paul Mwirigi has mentioned that there are two elders in this area, Peter Munya and my friend Mithika Linturi.
"I want to confirm that I'm already having talks with these two leaders and we are working on a plan. So just relax, everything is in control," he said.
However, Linturi later dismissed claims by Ruto that the two are in talks, accusing the Head of State of lying to the public.
Speaking on Sunday, April 20, Linturi stated that he has not had any communication with Ruto in months, adding that when they last talked, he was not seeking a job.
“The President lied to the people of Meru that he's in talks with me. The last time I talked to him was in December last year and I was not seeking any job," he said.
Munya served as the first Governor of Meru County from March 27, 2013, to August 18, 2017 having been elected on an Alliance Party of Kenya (APK) ticket under the Jubilee Coalition.
During his tenure, he also held the position of the second Chairman of the Council of Governors.
