Nyeri Deputy Governor Samuel Wamathai (right) and Central Regional Co-coordinator Onesmus Musyoki during the Mashujaa Day celebrations at Dedan Kimathi Ground on October 20,2016..The function was presided over by the Nyeri Deputy Governor Mr Wamathai as the County Chief was said to be on an official mission. PHOTO:KIBATA KIHU/STANDARD

The bad blood between Governor Nderitu Gachagua and Members of the County Assembly continued to play out yesterday as they skipped Mashujaa Day celebrations held at the Dedan Kimathi Kamukunji grounds.

Deputy Governor Samuel Wamathai read Mr Gachagua's speech, saying only that the governor was away on official duty.

Gachagua has not appeared at any public event since surviving an impeachment motion by the MCAs for alleged misappropriation of funds last month.

This is the first national event the governor has skipped.

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