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Assembly asks Ottichilo to take charge of county, avoid blame games

Vihiga Governor Wilber Ottichilo addressing journalists in his Mbale office on Oct 23, 2017. [Eric Lungai, Standard]

The rift between Members of the County Assembly and Governor Wilber Ottichilo (pictured) appears to be widening after the MCAs asked him to take charge of the county.

Reading a joint resolve of the House yesterday, Deputy Speaker Nixon Butiya said Dr Ottichilo was undermining the authority and mandate despite them having done everything to facilitate smooth operations of the county executive.

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