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Irungu Nyakera: Why I was fired

Former chairperson of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Board, Irungu Nyakera. [Willberforce Okwiri, Standard]

The immediate former chairperson of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) Board, Irungu Nyakera, has linked his recent dismissal to his strong stance on development, particularly in the Mount Kenya region.

Nyakera, who is also a Kenya Kwanza principal through his Farmers Party, took to social media to express his views on the circumstances surrounding his removal by President William Ruto. His position has since been filled by Samuel Waweru.

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