Laikipia governor Ndiritu Muriithi. Photo/the-star.co.ke

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Laikipia Governor Ndiritu Muriithi has appointed his rival as a senior advisor.

Murithi on Friday appointed Thuita Mwangi among four advisors and eight accounting officers in the county administration.

Muriithi and deputy Governor John Mwaniki termed the incoming team as professionals.

“I am following the mandate as the Governor of Laikipia County in pursuant to the powers granted to me by Article 179 (4) of the constitution and section 31 of the County Governments Act 1” Muriithi said on Friday.