The push for Mount Kenya East to produce a presidential candidate in 2032 is gaining momentum, with Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wa and Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire rallying for regional unity. They underscored the importance of cohesion and called for support behind Deputy President Prof. Kithure Kindiki as a unifying figure for the entire Mount Kenya region.

• Kimani Ichung’wa, Majority Leader, emphasized unity for Mount Kenya ahead of the 2032 elections.
• Prof. Kithure Kindiki was described as a unifying leader for the entire Mount Kenya region.
• Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, UDA national chairperson, stated Mount Kenya East deserves support for national leadership.
• Concerns were raised about shifting from heavy borrowing to sustainable financing, with a proposal for a national infrastructure fund.
• The forum brought together UDA grassroots leaders from across Embu County to discuss party unity and long-term political strategy.