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Mount Kenya Foundation to hold exclusive meeting with Maa Leaders Tomorrow

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Mount Kenya Foundation officials will on Thursday hold a luncheon meeting with leaders from maa community in regards to the 2022 general election.

MKF, which consists of wealthy Central Kenya businessmen, has positioned itself as the gateway to attaining the support of the Mt Kenya region.

According to a media invite sent to the newsroom, the luncheon will be discussing the possible support of Azimio la Umoja that is led by former prime minister Raila Odinga.

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“The event will be between Mount Kenya people and the Maa community to discuss issues of mutual interest among them the support of Azimio la Umoja, “Statement read.

The invite was sent by Joe Murimi who is a director of communications.

About two months ago, the Mount Kenya Foundation-backed Raila Odinga as the preferred candidate to face off deputy president William Ruto.

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The foundation officials had also held a meeting with officials from the One Kenya alliance(OKA).

Last year in November, MKF members met with leaders from the Arid and Semi-Arid lands (Asal) as they sought to shape President Uhuru Kenyatta succession.

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Jubilee joint secretary and Upya Movement patron Adan Keynan led the Asal team which had representatives from Mandera, Wajir, Marsabit Isiolo and Garissa counties.