Police in Nyamira have confirmed that they are currently pursuing individuals who allegedly circulated rumours on alleged death of Governor John Nyagarama.
According to Nyamira County Commissioner Isaiah Nakoru, police and various investigative agencies are on the ground to ensure that the individual are arrested and charged for spreading fake news.
“Reports indicate that the police have already identified over five Facebook accounts and names of individuals who started the rumour," he said.
Speaking in his office on Tuesday, Nakoru said the office of the Governor through his deputy Amos Nyaribo had confirmed that the governor is going on well and he will be in the country in the next few days to attend the burial of his son who passed on few days ago.
His sentiments comes barely hours after the area deputy governor Amos Nyaribo condemned the act and called upon the police to ensure that there is speedy investigation towards the matter as he confirmed that the governor is doing quite well.