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Nyahururu tout who placed money on Governor Irungu commits suicide

Former Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu

A Nyahururu-based tout, who allegedly placed an unknown amount of money on Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu retaining his seat has committed suicide after Irungu lost to Ndiritu Mureithi.

The body of David Mathenge was found hanging inside his house at Leshau trading centre in Ndaragwa, Nyandarua County on August 14.

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