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Murega Baichu announced his gubernatorial bid for Meru County under the Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP).

Murega Baichu, the husband of former County Chief Kawira Mwangaza, has declared his intention to run for Meru Governor in the 2027 Elections.

Baichu, who announced his gubernatorial bid at a press conference on Friday, November 6, said he made the decision after prolonged consultations.

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He said that he was the best candidate to save the country from cartels that had taken over and leaders who put their interests ahead of the people.

"I have held consultations with my supporters and other leaders and have decided that in 2027, I will contest for the Meru Governor seat

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"I am making a clarion call for Merus to unite so that we can salvage the country from the hole we have been sunk into by the cartels that I have mentioned. We need to bring the county to where it needs to be in terms of development," Baichu stated.

A file photo of Murega Baichu

The former Meru County First Gentleman revealed that he will run under the Umoja na Maendeleo Party (UMP), where he is the party leader.

He accused current leaders from the country, especially those running for Governor, of dividing the people along political lines.

Earlier, Meru Senator Kathuri Murungi also declared interest in contesting for Meru County Governor under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket.

He claimed that the decision was in response to a call from the people of Meru, who wanted him to steer the county forward beyond 2027.

"I have heard the call from the people for me to lead them as their Governor. We as the UDA will not sit and watch as the governor's seat goes to the Opposition," Murungi said.

Baichu and Murungi will face off with former Governor Peter Munya,  former Senator Mithika Linturi  and incumbent Governor Isaac Mutuma on the ballot.