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Former Tharaka Nithi governor aspirant found dead in his car

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Residents mill around the car belonging to Felix Gitari Mbiuki, a former governor aspirant in Tharaka Nithi County, who was found dead inside the vehicle at Kanyuambora market on Tuesday morning. [Muriithi Mugo, Standard]

Police in Mbeere North, Embu County, are investigating the death of a former governorship aspirant whose body was discovered in his car at Kanyuambora market on Tuesday morning.

Felix Gitari, who contested the Tharaka Nithi governor seat last year, could have committed suicide, according to the police.

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