Party of National Unity’s nominated MCA Gacheri Muthuri is the only woman appointed as chairperson of a committee, with all others going to men. ALSO READ: Nairobi businessmen support October 26 electionSalesio Thuranira, a member of the Jubilee Party County Election Board (Meru chapter), said they would challenge the list since female MCAs were overlooked. But Majority Leader Victor Mutuma and MCAs Kithinji (Nyaki East) and Makena Muthaura (nominated) defended the selection, saying there was gender parity. Other are Jubilee Party's Robert Kithinji (Economic, Physical Planning and ICT), Mwirigi Karinga (Education) and King’ori Kajana (Transport Committee). ALSO READ: No void at electoral agency as official Akombe vacatesDavid Kaithia (Jubilee) will chair the Trade team as Kimathi Ethaiba (PNU) heads the Public Accounts committee.

Source: Standard Digital October 25, 2017 21:00 UTC