Meru leaders have scheduled a high-stakes meeting on March 14 and 15, aimed at fostering unity and charting a common political path ahead of the 2027 elections.
The summit, to be held in Meru, will bring together key political figures, business leaders, opinion shapers, and clergy in a bid to address pressing issues facing the region.
In the buildup to the gathering, regional politicians have been holding consultative forums to shape the agenda and rally support. On Tuesday evening, a section of MPs and political leaders from Meru met at the Karen residence of a local legislator to lay the groundwork for the event.
The meeting came just hours after Deputy President Kithure Kindiki hosted over 3,000 Meru leaders at his Karen home. Attendees of the MP’s meeting included 47 MCAs, at least eight MPs, and Njuri Ncheke elders. Notably, former Cabinet Secretaries Peter Munya and Mithika Linturi, along with ex-minister Kiraitu Murungi, attended the session—marking their first public appearance together in years following intense political rivalries.
Meru Assembly Majority Whip Jim Muchui emphasized the significance of the summit, saying it was long overdue.
“There has been a dire need for political direction in Meru. We have agreed to set aside our differences and address the challenges facing our people,” he said.
Meru County Assembly Deputy Speaker Mwenda Ali termed the meeting a turning point, saying, “March 14 will be Meru’s day of independence. Our county is in turmoil, and this is the first step towards finding solutions.”
However, allies of Governor Kawira Mwangaza dismissed the initiative as a political scheme to oust her.
“This is not the first time her rivals have come together. When I led the fight against her, we met several times but did not succeed,” said former Meru Majority Leader Evans Mawira.
