06/01/2026
MWANGAZA Versus The Four, Who will win 'the Ground?'
"Tupatane Ground" This was a dare by Kawira Mwangaza to four Meru leaders; Governor Mutuma, Mithika Linturi, Kathuri Murungi and Peter Gatirau Munya who she has christened as competitors in the much-awaited Meru Gubernatorial duel, 2027.
Kawira believes she the 'queen of the ground'-the groundmaster! That she has mastered the art of appealing to the common man, the hoi polloi. That ground will always tilt in her favour!
Governor Mutuma is serving his first year as Governor. Hopeful that by 2027 he will have built enough grassroot network to propel him to the coveted seat of the 5th Governor of Meru.
Mithika Linturi on the other hand is known for his firebrand style of politics. He hopes to galvanize his grassroot support through the WANTAM Movement which has gained footing in Meru.
Kathuri Murungi is upbeat that the ground will not betray him. That He is 'Kamashinani' and knows his ways to the ground.
Peter Gatirau Munya is hoping for a major comeback. He is pitching his track record while revamping PNU. He believes Meru is in a mess and is the only man with the solution to the crisis!
The question that begs is: Who will win the ground?