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Speaking fluent Kikamba is no qualification for governor – Nzioka Waita tells off critics

Nzioka Waita has dismissed those claiming that he cannot govern Machakos County because of his inability to speak fluent Kikamba. The State House Chief who has declared interest in becoming top boss for Machakos County, added that the role of a governor is administration which is conducted in the National languages of English and Kiswahili. 

“Even the budget in the County Assembly is read in English and debates are done in English and Kiswahili,” he said.

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