Mr Kang'ata was served with the petition immediately after the service at St Joseph The Worker Mumbi Catholic Church in Murang'a town. Mr Kang'ata clinched the Jubilee Party ticket in the senate race after garnering 158,167 votes against Mr Gitura's 146,207 votes. Mr Gitura claimed that the Kiharu MP had rigged in the primaries and was illegally declared the winner. Mr Kang'ata clinched the Jubilee Party ticket in the senate race after garnering 158,167 votes against Mr Gitura's 146,207 votes. PETITIONIn a quick rejoinder Mr Kang'ata denied the allegations saying he does not have the resources to ferry voters.

Source: Daily Nation April 30, 2017 12:00 UTC