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Meet Samuel Wamathai, the man who took over as Nyeri's governor

Governor Samuel Wamathai (LEFT) signs his inauguration certificate as Justice Jairus Ngaa looks on outside the governor’s office in Nyeri yesterday. [PHOTOS: MOSE SAMMY/STANDARD]

The new governor of Nyeri is a self-effacing individual who rarely courts controversy.

Samuel Wamathai, 61, was sworn in as the second governor of Nyeri county following the death of Nderitu Gachagua.

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