Ex-Youth PS Lilian Omollo sets her eyes on Embu Senator's seat

Former Youth Principal Secretary (PS) Lilian Omollo has declared her interest to vie for the Embu County Senator’s seat at the forthcoming August general elections.

Omollo, speaking on Tuesday at her rural home in Rukira village, did not however disclose the party ticket she intends to use to vie for the position.

The former PS said she is currently consulting her supporters before making a final announcement on the same in a week’s time.

She now joins Alexander Mundigi, Bosco Kiura, Pithon Muchoki, former Kamukunji MP Norman Nyaga, Embu Deputy Governor David Kariuki, University of Embu lecturer Fridah Karani and former Mungania tea factory director Samuel Mwafrika who have all expressed interest in the position.

While defending her candidature, Omollo underscored that she will inject to the county fresh energy and progressive leadership acquired from her over two decades’ experience.

“I have a lot of experience, knowledge on issues of public service and financial management and I do not think there is any aspirant in Embu who fits that bill,” she said.

“I think it’s time I use my head to help my people by ensuring the county gets its rightful share of funds from the national government.”

The former PS has been out of the public limelight since 2018 when she was implicated in a mega corruption case at the National Youth Service (NYS).

She has since opted for a low-key life as she attempts to prove her innocence over the charges leveled against her and 34 other individuals.