Ann Waiguru Re-elected as Kirinyaga Governor in Hotly-Contested Race

Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has been re-elected.

Waiguru successfully defended her seat following a highly-contested race that saw her beat her main competitor outgoing Kirinyaga Woman Representative Wangui Ngirici by 7,411 votes.

Waiguru, who vied under a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket, was declared the winner on Friday after securing 113,088 votes ahead of Ngirici (independent candidate) who scored 105,677 votes.

Speaking after she was awarded a clearance certificate by IEBC returning officer, Waiguru thanked her supporters and her husband Kamotho Waiganjo for their immense support.

“I want to thank the people of Kirinyaga because of the confidence that you have shown in me. Despite everything we went through they kept their faith in us and we managed to get this seat,” said Waiguru.

“From the very bottom of my heart…the best husband someone can have…Kamotho. Most of you say I am always looking very calm, it is because he carries the load, a lot of times behind the scenes. If it wasn’t for him, I would not have made it beyond these past 5 days. Thank you for being there, for the support to the family.”