Nyeri county has dispelled rumours that Governor Nderitu Gachagua is critically ill and asked the public to respect his privacy. Gachagua, who has been sick, has missed political functions including those held during President Uhuru Kenyatta’s week-long stay in the county in March. But this time, sources at the county assembly said he flew out of the country on Wednesday night for official duties. “We are only relying on rumours and speculation from the streets of Nyeri town that Gachagua is sick. [VIDEO] Nyeri residents beat up MCAs for 'harassing governor'

Source: The Star October 27, 2016 10:50 UTC