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Stop being cowards, Muturi confronts opposition leaders

By Okumu Modachi | 15h ago

United Opposition leaders during a church service at the ATG-Kangundo Altar along Kangundo road on June 5, 2026. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Former Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi has publicly challenged his opposition colleagues to stop what he termed as the delay in selecting a joint presidential flagbearer for next year’s General Election.

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