Embu County to conduct by-elections after resignation of two MCAs
Embu County is set for fresh by-elections following the resignation of two Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).
Embu County is set for fresh by-elections following the resignation of two Members of the County Assembly (MCAs).
Speaker Josiah Thiriku on Wednesday, December 3, declared the Muminji and Evurore ward seats vacant after their former holders stepped down to pursue higher political office.
Former Muminji MCA Newton Kariuki, alias Karish, and former Evurore MCA Duncan Mbui tendered their resignations to vie for the Mbeere North Parliamentary seat.
Their exit triggered the constitutional requirement for a by-election in the affected wards, setting the stage for yet another heightened political activity in Embu.
The Mbeere North contest has already produced a winner, with UDA’s Leo Wamuthende clinching victory in the parliamentary by-election.
Wamuthende secured 15,802 votes, narrowly defeating Karish of the Democratic Party (DP), who garnered 15,308 votes.
Wamuthende thanked Mbeere North residents for electing him as their MP and reaffirmed his commitment to serving the residents of Mbeere North.
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In a statement, he vowed to ensure fairness in the distribution of bursaries and development projects across Mbeere North.
“I want to thank the people of Mbeere North, whichever side you chose. I am now a member of the national assembly. I have made a commitment not only to those who elected me but to all residents of Mbeere North.
“I will be fair, I will discharge my duties without any discrimination; I will meet all my pledges, I will ensure fair distribution of bursaries, free secondary education for day schools and development,” he said.
Wamuthende also vowed to complete development projects that were started by his predecessor, Geoffrey Ruku.
A lawyer aligned to the United Opposition had hinted at the side challenging the UDA candidate’s win in court over alleged electoral malpractices.
Wamuthende said he was well-prepared to argue his case against his competition.
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