Munyiri announced his political plans on Saturday, November 14, during the burial of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's elder sister in Mukurweini, Nyeri County.
He said he had already left his ambassadorial position in India and was now looking forward to participating in Nyeri's leadership, promising to push for changes in the county if elected governor.
The former diplomat also called for increased funding to county governments, arguing that additional resources would help address challenges affecting service delivery.
Munyiri's decision follows an earlier meeting with Gachagua at his Wamunyoro residence in Nyeri on October 21, where the DCP leader disclosed his intention to seek the county's top seat.
During the meeting, Gachagua encouraged him to start mobilising support across the county ahead of the party's nomination exercise expected in March 2027.
Munyiri's exit marks the end of his diplomatic assignment, which began after President William Ruto nominated him for the position of Kenya's High Commissioner to India in October 2023.
Parliament approved his appointment the following month before he formally presented his credentials to Indian President Droupadi Murmu on March 27, 2024.
Before joining the diplomatic service, Munyiri served as the chief executive officer of Family Bank and built a career in economics and finance.
He also has previous experience in elective politics, having contested the Nyeri gubernatorial seat in the 2022 General Election on a Chama Cha Kazi ticket. He garnered 4,497 votes, finishing behind incumbent Mutahi Kahiga, who secured 213,373 votes.
Munyiri now joins the growing list of politicians seeking to succeed Kahiga, who is serving his second and final term as governor.
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