President Uhuru assures Mariga of his backing in Kibra by-election

President Uhuru with Jubilee candidate for Kibra by-election at State House, Nairobi. [Courtesy]

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy President Dr William Ruto today at State House, Nairobi met Jubilee Party candidate for the forthcoming Kibra Constituency by-election Macdonald Mariga.

The President wished Mr Mariga, who was accompanied by Jubilee Party Secretary-General Raphael Tuju, success in the contest and assured him of his full backing.

Other leaders present were National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale and Jubilee Party Chief Whip Benjamin Washiali among others.