Retired assistant chief to fly CCU flag in Mumbuni North Ward race

CCU party Secretary General Philippe Sadja (centre) greets the party's pick for Mumbuni North Ward by election, Richard Nzioki moments after he was unveiled at a Machakos hotel.[Erastus Mulwa/Standard]

Chama Cha Uzalendo party (CCU) has picked a retired assistant chief to fly the party's ticket in the forthcoming by-election in Mumbuni North Ward in Machakos Town constituency.

Party Secretary General, Philippe Sadjah on Thursday unveiled the former administrator, Richard Nzioki at a brief ceremony held at a Machakos hotel where he declared a bruising battle against the opponents.