Janet Mbugua Explains Why She Rejected MP Moses Kuria’s Deputy Governor Offer

Media personality Janet Mbugua has explained why she declined an offer to be the running mate of Gatundu South MP Moses Kuria, who is eyeing the Kiambu governor’s seat.

Through Instagram on Thursday, the former TV anchor noted that she is not interested in getting into active politics at the moment, adding that she would be available in support of quality service for Kiambu residents, especially the more vulnerable women, and girls. 

“Thanks Moses Kuria for considering me capable to serve Kiambu County as Dep Gov. Indeed, active engagement in politics isn’t for me at the moment,” Mbugua wrote on Instagram. 

“I remain available in support of quality service to the good people of Kiambu & all of Kenya, more so vulnerable women & girls.”

Her statement comes hours after Kuria announced that the mother of two had turned down an offer to deputize him despite emerging as the best candidate in his search for a running mate.

“I am shattered. After scoring the highest marks in the talent search for Kiambu Deputy Governor, Janet Mbugua will not be taking up the job due to unforeseen personal emergencies that she has to attend to in the immediate term,” Kuria wrote on Facebook.

Kuria, the Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) party leader, pledged that his administration will tap Janet’s experience, describing her as an inspiration for the youth in Kenya.

“My administration will definitely find a way to benefit from Janet’s experience and capacity in the future. I feel the loss. Janet is a huge inspiration for the youth, for professionals, for women and for young mothers of this country,” added Kuria.

Kuria says he is seeking to deploy his 15 years of solid experience in banking locally and abroad and 9 years as a member of Parliament with a proven delivery record to transform Kiambu County to the same status as the City-State of Singapore.

He is among the six candidates who have declared interest in the Kiambu gubernatorial seat. Other include incumbent governor James Nyoro, Senator Kimani Wamatangi, Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo, Thika Town MP Patrick Wainaina and Mwende Gatabaki, the wife of economist David Ndii.