Speaking on Thursday in at a Machakos hotel after a consultative meeting with a section of leaders Waita maintained that he is firmly in the race contrary to reports that he was dropping his bid.
“We are not pulling out. By August 10, the only person who will be named governor-elect, waiting to be crowned, is Nzioka Waita,” he stated
Waita who doubles up as Chama Cha Uzalendo (CCU) party leader dismissed claims that he was quitting the race in turn to contest for a the position of Deputy Governor in Nairobi, affirming that he cannot abandon the state of his home county to go for a seat in the city.
“I have gone to corners of this country where roads have not reached, schools are incomplete, the hospitals have no medicine, and they tell me to go to Nairobi? To do what and my people are suffering?” posed Waita
While unveiling his running mate, Waita described Ms Mwangangi, popularly known as "Suluhu", as a tried and tested consummate professional with a deep understanding and awareness of the political landscape in Ukambani.
Mwangangi, who had earlier declared interest in succeeding Governor Alfred Mutua who is serving his second and final term said that she had opted to shelve her gubernatorial aspirations and support Waita for the sake of the people.
“l have decided to deputize my young learned brother in the forthcoming gubernatorial race without coercion whatsoever,” said the county speaker.
“As a conscientious and seasoned politician, I take note of the complementary value that our joint candidature with Mr Waita presents. For this reason and after extensive consultations with my family, supporters, my think tank, we have agreed to join forces and deliver the Governor's seat back to the people of Machakos," Mrs Mwangangi added.
The duo will be facing off with Mavoko MP Patrick Makau, former Transport CAS Wavinya Ndeti, Deputy Governor Francis Maliti, and former Senator Johnson Muthama who all have launched their bids for the county top seat.
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