For the better part of Wednesday morning, Governor John Nyagarama was left embarrassed at Rigoma market after Public Address system literally collapsed during Jamuhuri Day celebrations.

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Top county officials were left stranded as those in charge struggled to restore normalcy to avoid further damage even as the second term ODM governor seemed restless on his seat.

To worsen the situation, top national government officials among them Deputy County Commissioners, Assistant County Commissioners and top politicians were not recognised in the function as part of the tradition.

"It was quite an embarrassment and I bet someone will pay the price. The governor is not impressed at all. He was let down by his handlers," said a to official in confidence.

County Secretary Eric Onchana regretted the incident, adding that it was however being exaggerated by critics of the county government of Nyamira.

He said the situation should not be escalated since order was restored thereafter contrary to social media reports that indicated otherwise when the function was ongoing.

"Yes, these are machines and such ordeals can happen. We restored order thereafter. Protocol hitch is not also strange. At times those in charge forget. Let's not divert our energies on non issues," he said.

Besides few MCAs who attended, County Speaker Moffat Teya and area MP Shadrack Mose were also present. It was the first time a national function was being held in the constituency.

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