Senator Linturi Picks Lawyer Linda Kiome as His Running Mate

Meru Senator Mithika Linturi has picked the former acting Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Linda Gakii Kiome as his running mate.

Linturi, who is running for Meru County governorship under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) ticket stated that Kiome had vast experience in law and social issues and that makes her the ideal deputy governor for the transformation of Meru County.

While accepting her appointment, Kiome thanked Linturi for choosing her as his running mate. She promised to support him in all ways possible to ensure that they emerge victorious in the 9th August General Elections.

“Thank you Hon Mithika Linturi for accepting my appointment as the Meru county deputy Governor. Thank you to all leaders and Meru county people who have stood strong to protect our people’s interests. I will diligently and truthfully discharge my duties to serve everyone In our leadership” stated Linda Kiome after the appointment” said Linda

Linturi’s deputy is an experienced counsel who has served in the capacity of acting Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President.

She has served in different boards of institutions in Meru county, including Kaaga girls, Meru Polytechnic, Meru Teaching and Referral Hospital among others.

Linda Kiome is the current LSK chair Mt Kenya Branch and she is from North Imenti whereas Linturi comes from South Igembe

The duo will now be facing off with Azimio la Umoja allied Governor Kiraitu Murungi of the Devolution Empowerment Party and Woman Rep Kawira Mwangaza who is vying as an Independent Candidate.