Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua Wants Prime Minister Post Reinstated

Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua has called for an amendment to the constitution to create the position of Prime Minister.

Mutua says that creation of more political positions would be a solution to the political stalemate facing Kenya currently, since it would accommodate more people in government.

"Expanded government needs to be thought of. The issue of the winner takes all is not good," he said on Monday during the official launch of the 5th edition of KICOSCA/CASA 2017 Games at Kenyatta Stadium in Machakos county.

The former government spokesman said that the changes in the constitution should also give room to those contesting for the presidency to at the same time vie for other positions such as MP, Senator or Governor positions.

Mutua welcomed the Supreme Court ruling that upheld President Uhuru Kenyatta's victory in the October 26th repeat poll, and urged Kenyans to maintain peace.

"We have accepted the court's ruling the way we did last time when it annulled Uhuru's August 8th election win."

"We need peace; we cannot develop our country with violence. I am saddened to see people lose their lives to politics. There is no need for Kenyans to shed blood due to politics."

The Maendeleo Chap Chap party leader used the opportunity to declare his bid for Presidency in the 2022 general elections.

Mutua was flanked by Governors Wycliffe Oparanya (Kakamega), Mike Mbuvi (Nairobi), Fedinand Waititu (Kiambu), Joseph Chepkwony (Kericho), Ali Roba (Mandera) and Ali Korane (Garissa) during the opening of the event that brings all 47 counties together to compete in various sporting activities.