Munya condemns attack as Meru politics heat up

Former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya and Tigania East parliamentary aspirant Jacob ‘JJ’ Titus have denounced an assault on a Party of National Unity (PNU) motorcade in Mikinduri, Meru County, amid intensifying political activity leading up to the 2027 General Election. The incident, which took place on Saturday, was blamed on groups allegedly associated with area MP Lawrence Mpuru Aburi by both politicians, prompting calls for investigations into the violence that disrupted their campaign efforts.

At a press conference on Sunday, September 27, 2027, Munya and Titus stated that armed groups wielding machetes and rungus had blocked their vehicles before throwing stones. Several vehicles were damaged, and supporters were injured, with the altercation reportedly lasting over three hours. Titus, running against Aburi in the upcoming election, demanded that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations investigate the incident and hold those responsible accountable.

He challenged Aburi to halt political violence and permit him to appeal to voters with his platform. Titus also attacked Aburi's governance in Tigania East, noting that the constituency had received approximately Ksh190 million from the National Government Constituency Development Fund despite ongoing infrastructure challenges, particularly at some schools.

Munya, who is vying for the Meru governorship on the PNU ticket, emphasized that political disagreements should not impede individuals from exercising their democratic rights. He condemned political violence as a criminal offense and vowed not to be deterred from campaigning in Meru. The incident occurred as political tensions rise in Meru, with several leaders vying for positions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Munya also criticized President William Ruto's administration for rising living expenses, borrowing, and corruption, as well as compared Meru's current allocation under Governor Isaac Mutuma to the amount received during Munya's tenure from 2013 to 2017.