Laikipia Governor ask court strike out appeal and uphold his victory

Laikipia Governor Nderitu Muriithi (right) and his deputy John Mwaniki, during the hearing of a petition challenging the gubernatorial election, at the Court of Appeal in Nyeri County. [Kibata Kihu/Standard]

Governor Ndiritu Muriithi wants a decision by the High Court to strike out a petition challenging his election win upheld.

Muriithi, through his lawyer Cecil Kuyo, yesterday asked the Court of Appeal to throw out an appeal filed by a voter, Sammy Ndung’u Waity.