National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) chairman Lee Kinyanjui says he will resign from the position in three months' time to embark on campaigns to unseat Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua.
Kinyanjui declared that he will vie for the seat in the next General-Election following months of speculations and expressed confidence that he has a big chance of winning the race which has attracted two other candidates so far.
The former Transport Assistant minister made the announcement on Wednesday during celebrations to mark 27th anniversary of St Francis Secondary school in Lare, Njoro where he was the chief guest.
“In 2013, I was in the race but I did not succeed but I joined hands with President Uhuru Kenyatta as chairman of NTSA. I will quit in September and I urge you to support me,” he said.
His announcement comes as the political re-alignments in the county continue to take shape ahead of next year's elections with several candidates declaring their interests.
Others who have already declared interest in the seat include National Authority for the Campaigns Against Drugs chairman John Mututho and Senator James Mungai with anticipation of more candidates to do so later.
On the utilisation of public funds, Kinyanjui faulted Kinuthia's administration saying that little has been achieved in matters development.
“The county has received Sh33 billion in the last three years from the National government and with 11 constituencies, each should have received Sh3 billion but there is no tangible development,” Kinyanjui said.
Father James Muraya of St Francis Lare parish urged politicians across the board to avoid making utterances that can jeopardise peace in the country.
The principal of St Francis Lare secondary Francis Wanjohi called on the government to improve infrastructure in school and also increase bursary allocation to less fortunate students.
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