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In Mathira constituency, Rigathi Gachagua, the Kenya Kwanza presidential running mate wields outsized influence.
In five out of the six wards, MCAs have aligned themselves with Gachagua and watch their steps not to antagonise him lest he unleashes his political might and they are punished by voters.
Only Magutu Ward Representative Wanjira Wamabati has gone against the grain. The MP could not convince her in 2017 to join Jubilee Party and this time around, she has resisted the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) euphoria and will be defending her seat on The Service Party of Kenya (TSP) ticket.
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