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Governor Mutua, Wavinya lock horns over alleged arson plot

Governor Alfred Mutua addresses the media at his office in Machakos yesterday where he announced an indefinite tax waiver on small-scale traders. PHOTOS: ERASTUS MULWA/STANDARD.

Governor Alfred Mutua has dismissed his rival's allegations that there was a plot to burn the county government's offices and asked police to boost security at the premises.

Dr Mutua on Friday wrote to Deputy Inspector General of Police Samuel Arachi, asking him to investigate Ms Wavinya Ndeti over her claims that he was plotting to burn crucial government documents to interfere with investigations into graft allegations.

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