Kuresoi North MP Alfred Mutai has confessed that he is now converted and ambassador of environment conservation.
The Lawmaker who in his earlier life, history has it that he used to engage in charcoal business, made the confession on Wednesday October 1, 2025 amidst laughter from attendees of event to launch the first edition of Mau Conservation Marathon that will take place on October 24, 2025.
Mutai remarked that at the time he was engaging in charcoal business he did not know the effect on the environment.
He was however quick to point out that he is a converted person who is now taking lead in matters conservation through various initiatives that are aimed at greening environment.
The youthful Lawmaker added that in participating in various environmental conservation initiatives, he will be able to pay the debt that he owes environment for his earlier activities.
“The one speaking before you is a converted ambassador. I continue to pay for the debts that I did illegally without knowledge that what I was doing was illegal,” stated MP Mutai.
He lauded Athletics Kenya for ensuring sanity in matters athletics in the country.
The Legislator called for the need to ensure Junior and upcoming athletes are incorporated in such Marathon.
“As we celebrate the Seniors, we also have a duty to incorporate juniors and ensure that they are also nurtured,” he stated.
He at the same time pointed out that he will sponsor some of the youth from Kuresoi in the marathon.
The vocal Legislator used the moment to welcome all Nakuru residents and Kenyans to register in large numbers for the Marathon that will be hosted in his Constituency.
“This Marathon means a lot to us the people of Nakuru and Kenyans at large in matters environment conservation. We shall use this Marathon to create Awareness on the need to conserve environment,” he stated.
Mutai who is serving his first term after his election in 2022 on UDA ticket, has declared that he will be defending his seat come 2027.