Kitui Governor Julius Malombe has exuded confidence of being re-elected in the August 8 general election.
Malombe says that his re-election in August will be a ‘walk over’.
According to the Wiper Party governor, candidates eyeing to unseat do not have the qualification and experience to lead Kitui locals.
Addressing locals at Ithookwe grounds in Kitui East on Thursday, Malombe told rivals eyeing his seat to prepare for a tough contest in August.
The governor said that his administration has initiated key projects in the last four years and deserved a second term to initiate and complete ongoing projects.
“We have worked and delivered on the promises we made and we are counting for people’s support for another term,” he said as quoted by the Star.
Malombe added that his competitors have nothing to offer to Kitui locals.
He cautioned rivals against campaign on propaganda saying that feeding locals with malicious information will not earn them (rivals) votes.
“We must campaign on issues and stop side shows and propaganda,” he said.
Governor Malombe is seeking re-election on Wiper Party ticket.
He faces stiff competition from Kitui senator David Musila and Narc leader Charity Ngilu who have vowed to send him packing in the August polls
Malombe and Musila have been embroiled in a political tussle on who among them should be endorsed as Wiper for the Kitui gubernatorial seat.
Musila has been claiming that Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has endorsed Malombe’s re-election against wish of Kitui people.
The Kitui senator has also been claiming that he is being forced to drop his gubernatorial bid and instead seek senate re-election.
Kalonzo has however denied endorsing Musila's re-election saying that no candidate will be given a direct ticket.
Musila and Ngilu have been criticizing Malombe’s administration accusing it of under performing.
Ngilu claims that access to water remains a serious problem in Kitui.
The former Lands CS also criticizes Malombe administration for failing to include women and youth in running the county government.
Ngilu has vowed to spearhead real development if elected as the county’s next governor.