By James Munyeki
NYAHURURU, KENYA: A TNA aspirant in Ndaragwa died after he was involved in an accident along Nyahururu-Nyeri road while escorting ballot papers transported to polling stations.
Kennedy Wambugu who was vying for Kiriita Pondo County Ward representative died after his vehicle rolled at Kianugu area.
Wambugu, 30 was heading to Leshau from Ndaragwa tallying center in preparation for the TNA nominations.
He was following the ballot papers from the tallying centre being transported to polling stations.
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According to Nyandarua OCPD Benjamin Onsongo, the vehicle he was in had a tyre burst and it rolled.
Two people who he was with among his brother sustained minor injuries and were treated and discharged from Nyahururu district hospital.
Wambugu was considered as one of the frontrunners for the seat.
His body was taken to Nyahururu district hospital mortuary.