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My rivals tried to intimidate me, Anne Waiguru claims

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Kirinyaga governor Anne Waigiru speaking during a press briefing on Thursday, August 11. [File, Standard]

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has accused one of her competitors of using intimidation and violence against rival candidates and their supporters.

Though Waiguru did not directly mention names, she insinuated that her opponent Wangui Ngirici had sent goons to barricade roads and tried to wreck her vehicle.

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