Late Nyeri Governor Wahome Gakuru's Vehicle Was Faulty, His Successor Mutahi Kahiga Says

The vehicle that crashed along Thika-Murang'a highway last week leading to the death of late Nyeri Governor Dr Wahome Gakuru was faulty, his successor Mutahi Kahiga now claims.

Speaking on Tuesday, Kahiga cited the defect as the reason why his administration has set aside Sh14 million for the purchase of a new official vehicle.

“So many people are asking how the late Wahome Gakuru was travelling in a faulty car. But it is because his cars were faulty including the Mercedes Benz. I am borrowing CECs cars because I also do not have a car,” he said during memorial prayers held at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology.

“My friends you want the governor to walk or ride on a motorcycle. How are we going to survive?” he posed.

Kahiga, a former teacher, said that his predecessor was forced to borrow his car at some point as he felt unsafe with the vehicles handed to him from the previous administration.

“I handed over my Mitsubishi Pajero to the governor [who], in some instances, used his personal cars. He thought mine was safer and faster,” he said.

The late Gakuru died while receiving treatment at Thika Level 5 hospital following the crash that happened at Kabati area along Thika-Murang'a highway. He will be laid to rest on Saturday.