Nairobi, Sept. 12 -- Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi said though the region is populous, its large number of votes will be meaningless if leaders of the Gikuyu, Embu and Meru Association (Gema) are scattered.

He appealed to the Mt Kenya Foundation to kick off efforts to unite the leaders so that the region can plan how to handle President Kenyatta's exit.

The lobby chaired by Peter Munga and Titus Ibui is powerful in the region and was key to President Kenyatta's re-election bid in 2017.

Meru Governor Kiraitu Murungi has called for unity among Mt Kenya leaders so the region can plan a stable future once President Uhuru Kenyatta's term ends in 2022.

Mr Murungi said though the region is populous, its large number of votes will be meaningles...