Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary and PNU party leader Peter Munya has criticised political leaders pushing for the idea of a single political party for the Mt Kenya region, terming it undemocratic and a threat to political diversity.
Speaking at Kariene market in Imenti Central, Meru County, Munya said every Kenyan should be free to associate with a political party of their choice in line with the principles of Kenya’s multiparty democracy.
“Kenya is a multiparty democracy. Let people sell their ideas and allow wananchi to decide. You can’t dictate that the entire mountain must support one party,” said Munya.
He defended PNU’s national identity, noting that the party was founded by the late President Mwai Kibaki to promote stability and development through unity.
“Chama ilitengenezwa iunganishe Kenya, ndiyo maana inaitwa Party of National Unity. PNU believes in unity in diversity. Tribe or religion should not be used to divide people, we are all Kenyans,” he stated.
Munya said PNU will remain independent and will field candidates across all elective seats in the 2027 general election.
The former Meru governor said PNU is in talks with other like-minded parties to support a joint presidential candidate but will field its own candidates in all other elective seats.
He revealed that the party is considering former Interior CS Fred Matiang’i as a possible presidential flagbearer.
Munya, who previously served as Meru’s first governor, also announced he will vie for the county’s top seat again in 2027.
The event saw the opening of a new PNU office in Kariene, as Munya seeks to revive the party’s grassroots networks in preparation for 2027 elections.
