Independent candidate Bernard Kiala withdraws from Machakos governor race

Machakos gubernatorial candidate Bernard Kiala during a press conference in Machakos town on July 30, 2017 when he announced withdrawal from the race. Photo: John Muia, Standard

Machakos Deputy Governor, Bernard Kiala has pulled out from the county gubernatorial race for the August 8 General Election.

Kiala announced the surprise decision at a press conference held on Sunday in a Machakos hotel, where he said his action was motivated by the need to strengthen the National Super Alliance (NASA) in the forthcoming polls.