STORY By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT
Speculation is rife that Kevin Kinengo Katisya, a first term Kitui County Speaker, is set for bigger political office in the 2027 general elections.
At a ceremony held at his Musavani village home in Tseikuru district in Mwingi North sub-county, local elders gave him the endorsement and blessings to garners for a more influential political office.
According to photos from the event posted on social media on Tuesday, a cheering and happy crowds milled around the Speaker in approved on the decision taken at the event.
The grape vine has it that the youthful leader is considering to vie for for either Mwingi North MP seat or Kitui Senatorial position.
Public opinions is however divided on whether Kinengo will run as an independent candidate or face MP Paul Musyimi Nzengu in the duel for the Wiper party ticket.
Wiper is the dominant party in Mwingi North with near cult-like following.The party leader Kalonzo Musyoka also hails from Mwingi North.
On the other hand Kitui Senator, Enoch Wambua, will not be defending the seat in the coming elections. He has set his sights on the Kitui governorship come 2027.
The ceremony at the Speaker's home saw him go through a ritual to bless and prepare him for more ambitious political duels in the future. He was handed over the status of a revered leader. Elders bequeathed him a leadeirs walking stuff, three legged stool, a fly-whisk, a cow hide gown. The instruments are since yore associated with leadership among the Kambas.
The religious leaders not only prayed for him but placed their hands on him in a sign on anointing him for a bigger seat.
Below is the Kitui County Assembly Speaker's full statement he posted on social media soon after the grand ceremony;
"As we celebrated the risen Lord at my rural home in Musavani, Tseikuru Ward in Mwingi North Constituency, I hosted my extended family for the Easter celebrations.
My family chose me as their spokesperson and political leader. I cherish the symbols of leadership, trust and unity that our wise elders gave me, such as the walking staff, three-legged stool, cowhide regalia, and the anointing by our religious leaders.
I thank my entire family for their faith in me to lead them. May God continue blessing my family and may our togetherness remain strong".
-Speaker Hon. Kevin Kinengo
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Kinengo shida yake ni utiaji.
ReplyDeleteKiburi mingi kwa youths and lukewarm character to lick asses.
He is good to replace both Nzengu and Kiio.
However he should try and face the gubernatorial candidates if he is really up to change leadership of the region.
Aitishe governor na kiti ya UDA akianguka Ruto atamfanya PS 2027.
Wiper is full of shit.