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Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has ruled out interest in the Deputy President position ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has ruled out interest in the Deputy President position ahead of the 2027 General Election. 

Speaking during an interview on Wednesday, November 4, Kang’ata said he believes in having a platform rather than positions. 

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The Murang’a county boss said he has ideas on how Kenya can move forward and intends to share them with DCP Party leader Rigathi Gachagua, Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna. 

“I do not want to become a DP for several reasons: I believe strongly the issue is not about positions; it is about platform. What do you want to do for the country? 

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“I have ideas on how Kenya can move forward, but I want to share those ideas with my boss, Gachagua, and with my other potential bosses, including Kalonzo Musyoka and Sifuna,” said Kang’ata. 

File image of Irungu Kang'ata.

He went on to say said he would concentrate on his responsibilities in Murang’a County, noting that there was still a lot of work to be done.

“Beyond that, I really feel that is not about positions; let me just concentrate on what I am doing in Murang’a; there is a lot of work that remains undone,” added Kang’ata. 

At the same time, Governor Kang’ata dismissed claims of Gachagua being a political bully. 

He said the former Deputy President saved his life in Ol Kalou when he advised him not to go to the constituency. 

“He is not a political bully. In fact, I should be thanking Gachagua; he saved my life in Ol Kalou. He told me not to go, but I went. I almost died. That is the time I got an injury. We were beaten up. He is a truthful man. I should have taken his warning quite seriously,” Kang’ata stated. 

Further, the Murang’a Governor defended Gachagua against criticism from Democratic Party (DP) leader Justin Muturi. 

He argued that Gachagua deserved appreciation for supporting a candidate in the Mbeere North political contest and challenged Muturi to reflect on his recent electoral setbacks.

"When Muturi calls my boss a bully, he is wrong; he should be thanking Gachagua for sacrificing to bring a candidate in Mbeere North. If I were Muturi, the three losses in quick succession would have led me to introspection," he noted.