Party of National Unity (PNU) leader Peter Munya has declined Deputy President Kithure Kindiki’s invitation to join the government.
In a statement on Thursday, August 6, Munya said he is not interested in any government position.
The former Agriculture CS noted that he could not serve in an administration which has allegedly weakened the economy, public institutions and presided over human rights violations.
“No thank you. I am not seeking positions within the government. I cannot join a government that has overseen the erosion of public institutions, weakened the economy and presided over serious human rights violations,” Munya stated.
The former CS said his priority is to earn the trust and support of the people of Meru and get elected as governor in the 2027 General Election.
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“My primary focus is clear; earning the trust and support of the people of Meru to be elected Governor on 10th August 2027 on the Party of National Unity- PNU ticket,” Munya added.
DP Kindiki on Thursday invited Munya, Justin Muturi and Mithika Linturi to join the government.
Speaking at his Irunduni home in Tharaka Nithi, DP Kindiki said the leaders were being mistreated in the opposition.
He mentioned that he could help them secure Cabinet and senior government positions in the Ruto administration.
“The other day, I saw that some of my brothers who had sought political refuge with other people are now being mistreated.
“I want to ask my brothers who have been shown disrespect to come back so that we can work together. We are one people, so let them come and work with the fireman in this government,” Kindiki said.
The DP’s remarks came after Muturi, Munya and Lenny Kivuti declared they will not dissolve their parties to join DCP.
Addressing a press conference, the trio accused Rigathi Gachagua of allegedly undermining other parties in the Mt Kenya while popularizing his own.
The three leaders warned Gachagua against arm-twisting them into folding their party into the new party.
"Our restraint should not be mistaken for acquiescence. We call upon Hon Gachagua to desist from divisive pronouncements and instead embrace structured dialogue, consultation and respectful engagement among all like-minded political parties.
"Durable political partnerships are built on equality, trust, and respect for institutional autonomy. We cannot pretend to grow our parties while simultaneously locking out others in order to own specific regions," Munya stated.
