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Former television star Janet Mbugua has turned down Moses Kuria’s offer to be his deputy governor in the run-up to the August 9 general election.

Mbugua said she was not ready to engage in active politics at the moment.

“I remain available in support of quality service to the good people of Kiambu and all of Kenya, more so vulnerable women and girls,” she wrote on her Twitter handle.

Kuria has declared interest in Kiambu governor seat on his Chama Cha Kazi (CCK) ticket.

On Thursday, he said Mbugua had scored the highest marks in his talent search for Kiambu deputy governor position.

“I am shattered. After scoring the highest marks in the talent search for Kiambu Deputy Governor, Janet Mbugua will not be taking up the job due to unforeseen personal emergencies that she has to attend to in the immediate term,” the MP said.

“My administration will definitely find a way to benefit from @OfficialJMbugua experience and capacity in the future. I feel the loss. Janet is a huge inspiration for the youth, professionals, women and young mothers of this country,” he added.