Moses Kuria: Janet Mbugua Turned Down My Offer To Be Kiambu Deputy Governor
Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria has claimed that renowned media personality Janet Mbugua has declined his offer to deputize him in his Kiambu gubernatorial campaign.
Gathogo Wanjiru 
Kuria in a series of tweets on Thursday morning claimed that Ms. Mbugua had declined due to personal obligations and that he is "shattered."
“I am shattered. After scoring the highest marks in the talent search for Kiambu Deputy Governor, Janet Mbugua will not be taking up the job due to unforeseen personal emergencies that she has to attend to in the immediate term,” wrote the MP.
While hailing Mbugua as an inspirational figure in the society, Kuria said his government would nonetheless seek her partnership in the future should he clinch Kiambu’s top seat in the August General Election.
“My administration will definitely find a way to benefit from @OfficialJMbugua experience and capacity in the future. I feel the loss. Janet is a huge inspiration for the youth, for professionals, for women, and for young mothers of this country," he added.
Kuria has previously stated that he is seeking a female candidate to deputize him. In a statement issued on March 9, the legislator stated that any aspiring successor must meet the threshold for all of his requirements.
The legislator went on to describe his deputy's qualifications as one of academic excellence and leadership experience.
"Master's Degree and a proven track record leading a complex organization with at least 10 years of work experience, five of which must be at the senior executive level.”
The Chama Cha Kazi (CCM) party leader emphasizes that the applicant must be a Kiambu County resident.
In the Kimabu race, Kuria will be facing off with six contestants: Kiambu Governor James Nyoro and Senator Kimani Wamatangi, Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo and Ferdinand Waititu.
Others in the heated race include Thika Town MP Patrick Wainaina and Mwende Gatabaki, the wife of economist David Ndii.
