Governor John Nyagarama has dismissed sensational claims that he launched a WhatsApp group at Guardian Hotel on Wednesday in Nyamira.

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Just few hours after presiding over Jamuhuri Day celebrations at Rigoma market, social media users questioned his performance with some spotting his presence at the hotel later on Wednesday.

"After failing to launch even one tangible project, he is now launching a WhatsApp group. I hear that it cost him Sh2 million. He can't help Nyamira to regain from this embarrassment," argued Vincent Osumo on Nyamira Politics WhatsApp group.

Another user, Koech Omondi added: "The governor should launch more WhatsApp groups. That's what he can do best. He's just an embarrassment to the residents of Nyamira."

But the communication team of the governor insisted that the county boss had been invited for the launch of Nyamira Media Association contrary to social media reports.

Further, the statement by the team said, Mr Nyagarama honoured the invitation by journalists who formed the organization to push for their own plight.

"The governor honored invitation by journalists. Forget about the social media malicious information. He was launching Nyamira Media Association. Let us be critical when raising issues," read the statement.

Mr Nyagarama has been under persistent pressure over his development record with elites accusing him of being anti-development.

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