Wambui already on campaign trail, bent on reclaiming seat

By Martin Mutua

Nyeri, Kenya: Even before the Othaya parliamentary seat was declared vacant following the nullification of her election, Mary Wambui was already on the campaign trail seeking for votes.

The former Othaya MP said she was ready to represent residents in Parliament, saying she had a development plan she intended to complete.

She was speaking after a church service at Gaturuturu African Independent Pentecostal Church before holding a campaign rally in Mahiga, Ndunyu market and at Othaya Stadium.

She exuded confidence she will win the election, which is yet to be announced by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission.

“I am receiving support from both Jubilee and CORD coalitions, and I believe you (Othaya residents) will vote for me and I will win by a landslide,” said Wambui.

The former lawmaker, who was accompanied by MPs Esther Murugi (Nyeri Town), Ndung’u Gethenji (Tetu), Peter Weru (Mathira), Alice Wahome (Kandara) and political activist Ms Wanjiru Chege noted that her development agenda was intact and known, saying she started engaging in community activities even before she was elected to Parliament.

“I take Othaya with my heart. I was born in Mahiga area and got married in Iriaini, and this is why I am ready to ensure I take development of the area with the seriousness it deserves,” she said.

She accused her opponent, Peter King’ara, who successfully appealed a previous court ruling that had struck off a petition to nullify poll results, of disrespecting residents.