{
  "id": 17540214,
  "title": "KRA Chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi: I am not Wantam or Tutam",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/kra-chairperson-ndiritu-muriithi-i-am-not-wantam-or-tutam",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T05:11:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "People Daily Kenya",
    "slug": "people-daily-kenya",
    "url": "https://peopledaily.digital/inside-politics/kra-chairperson-ndiritu-muriithi-i-am-not-wantam-or-tutam"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Laikipia Governor and Kenya Revenue Authority board chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi has rejected political arguments about the Wantam and Tutam factions, dismissing them as \"fake news.\" He emphasized his focus on development priorities rather than political divisions as the 2027 General Election approaches. Muriithi expressed more interest in addressing economic and social challenges faced by residents than engaging in political exchanges, arguing that political affiliations alone cannot improve people's livelihoods. During a recent meeting with journalists from Laikipia County, Muriithi clarified that his political stance is driven by development goals, such as job creation, economic growth, security, healthcare, and improved agricultural productivity. He rejected the notion that aligning with either the Wantam or Tutam camps would benefit ordinary Kenyans, stating that listening to the people reveals their primary concerns are job creation, economic progress, security, and healthcare. Muriithi urged the conversation to focus on developing an economic direction that would enhance household incomes and create opportunities for residents. He identified agriculture and livestock production as critical sectors requiring attention, especially in Laikipia, where many households rely on farming and livestock keeping. Muriithi argued that development discussions should explore how agricultural and livestock activities could yield better returns for farmers while generating economic opportunities for future generations. He also highlighted education as a priority, emphasizing the need for an economic environment that enables families to send their children to school. Muriithi, running under the Kenya Reforms Party, aims to reclaim the Laikipia governorship seat in the 2027 General Election, positioning his political message around development, economic opportunities, and service delivery. His recent comments reflect the growing political realignments and debates surrounding the Wantam and Tutam factions, positioning his agenda around economic concerns, agriculture, livestock production, employment, healthcare, and education.",
  "summary": "Former Laikipia Governor and Kenya Revenue Authority board chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi has dismissed the political debate surrounding the Wantam and Tutam factions, terming it fake news. He has said his focus is on development priorities rather than political divisions ahead of the 2027 General Election. Muriithi said he was more interested in addressing the economic […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ndiritu Muriithi rejects Wantam and Tutam political factions as fake news.",
    "Running for Laikipia governorship in 2027 under Kenya Reforms Party."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}