Immediate former Meru Governor and leader of Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP) Kiraitu Murungi is the newest entrant to the Kenya Kwanza Alliance.
Murungi was Friday received by President-elect William Ruto at his Karen office in Nairobi, with a host of leaders and more than 40 Members of County Assembly (MCAs) from Meru and Embu counties.
"We welcome the Devolution Empowerment Party (DEP) to Kenya Kwanza. Their resolve to work with us is an indication that leaders agree that the interests of Kenyans override our personal or party interests," Ruto tweeted on Friday.
Kiraitu as recent as June this year attracted criticism for "imposing" Azimio la Umoja leader Raila Odinga on residents of Meru County.
The long-serving politician would defend his words, asking voters in Meru region to support a presidential candidate of their choice.
"I have my right as Kiraitu Murungi to decide who I will vote for. My wife and I will be for Raila Odinga. But I haven't told you to go and vote for Raila. Vote for who you want," said Kiraitu in June 2022, just days before the August 9 polls.
Ruto received Kiraitu to his camp in the company of deputy president-elect Rigathi Gachagua, Ford-K leader Moses Wetangula, Aden Duale, Salim Mvurya, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, and former Meru Senator Mithika Linturi.
