By JOSEPH WANGUIMore by this AuthorThe battle for the Laikipia County governor’s seat has heightened with seven candidates having declared interest for the top position, currently held by Governor Joshua Irungu. Mr Irungu is facing opposition from his former allies-turned-foes including County Secretary John Mwaniki whom he sacked early 2016 for showing interest in the seat. Deputy Governor Gitonga Kabugi has also declared interest to oust his boss. Mr Mwaniki has accused the governor of slow development and said, if elected, he aspires to make the semi-arid county a better region, attractive to investors. Others in the race include former Foreign Affairs Permanent Secretary Thuita Mwangi, former Laikipia West MP Nderitu Muriithi, businessmen Boniface Nyamu, James Mathenge and Francis Ng’ang’a.

Source: Daily Nation October 31, 2016 09:18 UTC