Govt Did Not Support Me-MP Wamuthende Reveals, Clarifies Election Rigging Claims

Wamuthende's clarification comes amid a court case that seeks to overturn his victory over claims that he rigged the by-elections held in November 2025...

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Mbeere North Member of Parliament Leo Wamuthende has publicly denied receiving direct government support for his parliamentary campaign in November last year, clarifying claims of election rigging.

Wamuthende stated his victory resulted from an issue-based campaign and personal support from individuals.
He emphasized that support from individuals like Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku was in their individual capacities.
The lawmaker dismissed allegations of election rigging as "baseless and ironic," citing the opposition's lack of a clear agenda.
These remarks follow two separate petitions lodged before the Embu High Court seeking to overturn his November 2025 by-election victory.

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