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Samuel Wamathai sworn in as Nyeri Governor

New Nyeri Governor Samuel Wamathai

Former Deputy Governor Samuel Wamathai has been sworn in as new Nyeri Governor following the death of Nderitu Gachagua last Friday in a London Hospital.

Samuel Wamathai took an oath of office in a ceremony presided over by the Judiciary this morning. He will therefore step in the shoes of the late Governor Nderitu Gachagua and take full responsibility of the new office where according to the Constitutions he is at liberty to choose a new cabinet for the remainder of the term.

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