Nyeri governor Mutahi Kahiga has finally named her deputy after the position fell vacant last year.He has named his deputy Dr.Caroline Wanjiru Karugu on Thursday through a facebook post.There is no much information about the incoming deputy governor.
The deputy governor position fell vacant after Mutahi Kahiga assumed office following the death of the third governor Wahome Gakuru in road crash at Kabati in Murang’a along the Nyeri-Nairobi highway.
Political 'losers' have been lobbying for the deputy governor’s position in Nyeri County seeking to redeem themselves.Among those who eyed for the seat were former governor Samuel Wamathai,Athi Water Services Board chairman Wachira Keen and former Woman Rep Priscilla Nyokabi.in a tragic crash at Kabati in Murang’a along the Nyeri-Nairobi highway.
Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga had announced that he will name his deputy soon telling his constituents that they will be “in for a shock.”Mr. Kahiga, the third Nyeri governor, says that he wants a deputy governor who will be loyal and can easily work with him.
The Supreme Court declared that Nairobi and Nyeri governors had 14 days to nominate a person to the office after which the County Assembly will, in 60 days,vote to either reject or allow the individual to assume office.