Mbeere north: Voting was momentarily interrupted at Siakago Social Hall in Mbeere North Constituency as opposition leader Justin Muturi chased away a UDA observer adorned with political party colours.
According to Kenya News Agency, trouble started when Muturi, who is the Democratic Party Leader, arrived at the polling centre and found Chinga Ward, Nyeri, Representative Kiruga Thuku wearing a yellow jacket and pull neck. Detectives were forced to step in to calm the situation and restore normalcy after supporters from the opposition and UDA camps engaged in a war of words.
The MCA was escorted to his car amid protests from UDA supporters, with Muturi accusing the government of voter bribery. Thuku returned later wearing normal clothes and defended himself, stating he had no sinister motive nor was he involved in the alleged voter bribery.
Voting resumed normally moments later at the station where UDA candidate Leonard Muthende cast his vote, expressing confidence in a win. He promised to continue with the projects initiated by his predecessor Geoffrey Ruku in the areas of bursary issuance, roads, and water.
Meanwhile, Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Ruku voted at his former Gitiburi Primary School in Nthawa Ward, accompanied by Muthende. He expressed confidence that Muthende will win the election despite the low voter turnout experienced across the Constituency.
