Major Boost for Irene Njoki as Matatu Saccos Endorse her Bid for Bahati Seat – Kenya Satellite News Network

By KSN Reporter

Leading contender for the Bahati Parliamentary Seat Irene Njoki received a major boost after after four major Matatu Sacco members endorsed her bid.

Irene who is contesting the seat on the Jubilee target is the only female candidate in the race and will take on incumbent Kimani Ngunjiri.

The Saccos that endorsed her bid are Bahama Sacco, Sita Line Sacco, 3Ns Sacco and Nasu Sacco intercounty passengers vehicles based in Nakuru County.

The Saccos boasts of over 10,000 members in total and operate mostly within Nakuru and the neighbouring counties.

The event which happened on Friday brought together all Sacco leaders and transport stakeholders in Nakuru County.

Irene promised to ensure that all Sacco members have medical cover and are able to gain access to credit.

“Once elected l will work closely with all Matatu Saccos in Bahati to streamline the Matatu sector and also look into the welfare especially on medical cover and access to credit,” she said.

Irene is contesting on the platform of opportunities to youths and uplifting the education standards in the constituency.