Mt kenya historical tycoons vs hustlers

Former PM Raila Odinga hosted by prominent business tycoons from Mt Kenya region in an event with heavy political undertones .

The event which was held in Runda estate Nairobi positioned Raila as a business friendly leader based on his role when president Kibaki took over in 2002 and during the grand coalition goverment between 2008–2013.

The over 2,000 prominent business people who included industrialists,bankers, real estate developers, media moguls,investors in insurance and hospitality,importers and exporters, resolved to campaign for Mr Odinga in the Mt Kenya region should he declare his candidature.

They also invited Mr Odinga to tour Mt Kenya region and seek votes ahead of 2022 elections.
The president will also be briefed on the planned tour by Mr Odinga in Mt Kenya region.

Mr Odinga reportedly cut short his coast tour after president Uhuru asked him to meet the businessmen.

Speaking at the event, Mr Odinga narrated his journey as an enterprenuer from the 1970’s and the businesses he run since then.

He however said businesses sufferred during Moi’s regime as the economy was in shambles until they got into power with president Kibaki when the economy was revived after they empowered local businesses.

The business men said that only a seasoned politician with sharp business acumen such as the ODM leader can sympathise with their plight.

They lauded the handshake between president Uhuru and Raila Odinga in 2018 which enabled them to conduct business in a peaceful enviroment.

They also urged Kenyans not to hand over political responsibilities to corrupt and incompetent leaders.

The businessmen were led by Polycarp Igathe, Jimmy Wanjigi, S.K Macharia, chairman of the Kenya national chambers and commerce and industry Richard Ngatia among others.

Also present was Mr Peter Kenneth.

Mr Odinga was accompanied by Siaya senator James Orengo, Paul Otuoma and businessmen from Nyanza, Fred Rabongo and Tom Alila.

I thought Jimmy is vying for the top seat also? Drama after drama till the season ends next year. Kenyans need serious political schooling otherwise it will be the same old songs.

Every clan in the wider Mt. Kenya region should have a Presidential candidate.

I agree. A divided Mt. Kenya is a good for everyone.

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Mzungu decimated clan system in mt kenya with forced nazi-style concentration camps. Nobody can 100%trace their way to the old clans, only the newer ones created mainly after independence

Which are the newer ones?