Supporters of Meru Senator Kiraitu Murungi and Governor Peter Munya clashed on Monday during Jamhuri Day celebrations, disrupting the event.

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The opposing groups hurled chairs at each other during the event staged at Meru Technical Training Institute.

Munya's supporters chanted slogans of 'Kiraitu must go',  while Kiraitu's responded in support of the senator, in an altercation that saw attendees pushed around.

Kiraitu has declared interest in Munya’s seat ahead of 2017 polls.

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