Governor Njuki Invites MCAs to Negotiation Table

Tharaka-Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki has invited Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) to a sitting aimed at resolving the issues that led to the withdrawal of the motion on the adoption of the report by the Select Committee on Finance, Budget, and Appropriations Bill 2025.

Speaking at Kajuki in Igambang'ombe Ward on Sunday, Governor Njuki noted that politics had infiltrated the county’s budget-making process, calling for a meeting with the MCAs on Monday amid a divided assembly.

“It is clear that there are two camps, both of which wanted to sit down with me. I made it clear that we can’t afford divisions. We have 23 MCAs who should speak with one voice,” he said.

“I call upon the Speaker, through the Clerk, to invite all MCAs for a sitting tomorrow (Monday), to go through every ward, sub-county, and constituency, and identify what needs to be improved or amended in the budget,” he added.

Governor Njuki also urged Chuka/Igambang'ombe MP Patrick Munene and County Assembly Speaker John Mbabu to settle their differences and ease political tensions in the county, noting that he had initiated discussions with both leaders.

“About six months ago, I held talks with both MP Patrick Munene and Speaker John Mbabu. We agreed to work together and reduce political heat in the county. I want peace for the remainder of my term as Governor. That unity will lead to the completion and launch of key projects in the county,” he said.

The Governor emphasized that healthy working relationships among political leaders would foster stronger collaboration. He appealed to the two leaders to bury the hatchet and focus on service delivery.

“There is no election today. I enjoyed a lot of peace in the county assembly through Speaker John Mbabu. I am still enjoying that peace. I also have a good working relationship in Chuka/Igambang'ombe with MP Patrick Munene. In 2027, the people will decide who will be elected MP. We want that peace to be extended to the county assembly,” Njuki concluded.