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Wavinya’s strong response after court upheld Governor Mutua’s win

By Wambui Mbuthia | Feb. 9, 2018

Former Member of Parliament for Kathiani Wavinya Ndeti’s response after Machakos High Court upheld Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua’s win evoked mixed emotions from followers. Led by Justice Aggrey Muchelule on Friday, February 9, the court dismissed Wavinya’s petition against Governor Mutua’s win.

Wavinya had moved to court to ask for nullification of the August 8 elections where Governor Mutua was announced the winner. She cited electoral irregularities as her main reason, accusing Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) of erroneously pronouncing Mutua winner.

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