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Munya a no-show as Gachagua flags off subsidized fertilizer

Munya was among other CS who publicly took sides and engaged Ruto in war of words before polls

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by MAUREEN KINYANJUI

News22 September 2022 - 09:07
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In Summary


  • •As early as 2019 , while serving as Trade CS , Munya  bashed the  Tanga Tanga brigade led by President Ruto  for engaging in early 2022 campaigns.
  • •Munya was one among other CS who publicly took sides and engaged Ruto in war of words pre –August 9 polls.
Agriculture CS Peter Munya at Nzoia Sugar company on Tuesday, August 2.

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya was noticeably missing as  Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua flagged off subsidised fertilizer.

But Principal Secretary Francis Owinoo was at the event.

On Wednesday, Gachagua  flagged off the first consignment of the Sh3.55b subsidised fertiliser at the Office of the Deputy President

He said the government will supply 1.4 million bags of fertilizers to farmers in the country.

The fertilizers will be available at cereal boards.

Munya was among other CS who publicly took sides and engaged Ruto in the war of words pre–August 9 polls.

As early as 2019, while serving as Trade CS, Munya bashed the  Tanga Tanga brigade led by President Ruto for engaging in early 2022 campaigns.

He was defending a directive by former  President Uhuru Kenyatta requiring leaders to stop early campaigns.

In May 2022, while in Tharaka Nithi, Munya said that he was appointed to the docket just recently and has managed to bring a number of changes, unlike his predecessors who he said failed farmers across the country.

“Even DP Ruto was the Minister of Agriculture and he did not construct an NCPD for you yet he is busy moving around seeking votes for his August 9 presidential bid," he said.

Munya was however cut shot with pro-Ruto chants during the event.


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