ELECTIONS 2022

Ndiritu trounced in Laikipia governor race

Muriithi came second with 48,563 votes against Irungu's 113,783 votes

In Summary
  • Irungu is the former Laikipia governor.
  • Ndiritu is the Azimio Campaign Board chairman.
by MARGARET WANJIRU Health & Lifestyle Journalist
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12 August 2022 - 22:41
Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi
WATER FOR ALL: Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi
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Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has lost his bid for a second term to UDA's Joshua Irungu.

Irungu, who was in the former governor, garnered 113,783 votes while Muriithi, who was vying on a Jubilee ticket under Azimio la Umoja coalition came second with 48,563 votes.

Ndiritu is also the chairman of the Azimio Campaign Board.

He served Laikipia as governor since 2017.

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by MARGARET WANJIRU Health & Lifestyle Journalist
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12 August 2022 - 22:41

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