CAN KALONZO MYSYOKA CLINCH THE PRESIDENTIAL SEAT IN 2013???

Vice president Kalonzo Musyoka’s presidential bid got a boost  when leaders, elders, professionals from five constituencies in Embu, Isiolo and Kirinyaga counties declared their support for him.

The leaders among them former assistant minister Joffana Mokku said Mr. Musyoka was ideal candidate who can steer the country’s economy to further heights of growth if given the mandate.

Mr. Mokkhu said it is time leaders in both lower and upper Eastern rally behind the Vice President as he embarks on his quest for the highest office.

"We need a leader like you who can unite all the Kenyan communities if we are to realize national cohesion," said Mr. Mokkhu.

Among the speakers, former permanent secretaries Sammy Kyungu, Sammy mbova, youth leaders, civic leaders, and women representatives vowed to mobilize voters in their respective areas to support Mr. Musyoka.

Acknowledging the delegations move, Mr. Musyoka promised to ensure that agriculture which is the country’s economic backbone is given the necessary support including provision of subsidies to address the escalating farm inputs.

He particularly singled out the need to revive the coffee industry noting that in the past the crop was doing well in the region.

"I want to assure you that our farmers will be empowered through agricultural subsidies," he said.

The Vice President who hosted the group at Kenya youth hostel in Nairobi reiterated that Kenyans should this time round vote in individuals basing on their leadership qualities and capabilities and not along tribal lines.

Mr. Musyoka once again said Kenyan had great potential of economic prosperity and promised to ensure a 24 hour economy id elected to the presidency.

He assured Kenyans that he is ready to work with other like minded leaders with an aim of consolidating political parties with a common agenda so as to have a formidable force that will win the general election in the first round.

The Vice President commended people from Eastern region for maintaining peace after the last general election urging all Kenyans to maintain peace and harmony during this electioneering period.