Kirinyaga governorship candidates, Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua (in sheds) and her rival, former Devolution and panning Cabinet Secretary Ann Waiguru. [Photo: YouTube]
Political differences between Narc Kenya party leader Martha Karua and her rival, former Devolution and panning Cabinet Secretary Ann Waiguru have taken centre stage, in Kirinyaga, as the county plays host to Jubilee Party leader President Uhuru Kenyatta, today (Wednesday).
Accompanied by his deputy, William Ruto, Uhuru is visiting the Central Kenya county, to camaign for his re-election, and second term bid.
However, Karua and Waiguru are clashing over who should welcome Uhuru.
This is after Narc Kenya pledged support for Uhuru's re-election, as Karua seeks to be area governor, while Waiguru, is the Jubilee candidate for the county's governorship, facing stiff competition from Karua.
Waiguru does not want Karua to welcome Uhuru, since he sees him, as her party leader, who should receive warm welcome from her.
The clash saw Waiguru’s running mate, Peter Ndambiri, saying Uhuru should declare that Jubilee candidates are his favourite, unlike those who only pledge their support for him, from other parties, or as independent candidates.
The duo are also facing rivalry from incumbent Kirinyaga governor Joseph Ndathi, who lost Jubilee ticket in April primaries. He is defending his seat as an independent candidate.
Uhuru visits various areas in the county, including; Kianyaga, Kerugoya, Baricho, Kutus, Ahiti-Ndomba, Sagana, Kagio, Makutano, and finally, Wang'uru (Mwea Stadium).