Tigania East MP Mpuru Aburi has challenged former Meru governor Peter Munya to account for his development record in the constituency if he intends to seek residents’ political support.
Mpuru accused Munya of failing to deliver sufficient development to Tigania East during his time in public office and claimed the former governor was rarely visible in rural areas.
Speaking during a church service at EAPC Mikinduri Town Church, the MP said residents should judge leaders based on what they delivered while in office rather than political rhetoric.
He challenged Munya to explain what he accomplished for Tigania East during his tenure as governor and later as a Cabinet Secretary.
Mpuru also urged residents to continue supporting President William Ruto’s administration, arguing that ongoing national government projects in the constituency demonstrated its commitment to development.
“Let no one lie to you that you should leave a government that is giving you development projects and cross over to an opposition that does not have anything meaningful to offer the people,” Mpuru said.
He cited ongoing road construction as evidence of the government’s development agenda, singling out the Mikinduri-Kunati road, where he said a contractor was already on site and tarmacking had commenced.
The MP said other roads were also being developed in the constituency, urging residents to assess the government by projects being implemented in their communities.
“Right now, the contractor is on site on the Mikinduri-Kunati road, and it is being tarmacked alongside other roads that are already being developed. That is why we ask you to support the government,” he said.
Mpuru also pointed to progress on the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) project, saying implementation had slowed under previous administrations but was now advancing.
He said students would be enrolled once the institution becomes operational.
The legislator further cited the affordable housing programme, saying it would provide homes for residents across different income groups.
“Affordable houses, which will greatly benefit our people from different economic cadres, are being built because of President William Ruto,” Mpuru said.
He also announced plans to establish a Huduma Centre at Kirindine, saying the facility would enable residents to access government services locally instead of travelling to Meru town.
On the 2027 political contest, Mpuru dismissed calls for his removal and challenged his opponents to identify areas where he had failed rather than simply asking voters to reject him.
He said he had presented his development record to residents and maintained that voters would ultimately decide whether he deserved another term.
“Would you men and women want Mpuru to be sent home? I hear some say that I will not be re-elected, and I ask, are they God?” he said.
Mpuru urged residents to scrutinise the records of all politicians seeking their votes, particularly those who had previously held public office.
He said political aspirants should focus on what they had delivered to the people instead of concentrating on campaigns against their opponents.
