MP Mbarire, Governor Wambora in political showmanship

MP Mbarire, Governor Wambora in political showmanship

Runyenjes MP, Cecily Mbarire, has accused Embu Governor, Martin Wambora, of displaying political immaturity after the governor allegedly sabotaged the opening of a newly constructed maternity building that was funded by Runyenjes CDF.

Mbarire arrived at the dispensary to open the building only to be informed that the governor had instructed personnel at the medical facility not to allow her into it.

Drama ensued as supporters of the legislator forced open the gates and after a brief scuffle they chased away the security personnel who had earlier blocked Mbarire and her followers from entering into the premises.

The MP went ahead to ceremoniously cut a ribbon to symbolize opening of the maternity ward and only peeping through the windows to inspect the facility and evaluate the workmanship as the building was locked.

Mbarire said it was disappointing for a county leader to try and personalize projects implemented through her Constituency Development Fund (CDF) at the expense of taking care of the peoples’ concerns.

She condemned the closure of the medical facility for a whole day saying that no amount of political rivalry could justify denying the electorate medical care.

Area MCA, Salesio Kimaru, Water Services Trust Fund Board of Trustee member, Geoffrey Ruku, County Assembly Clerk Jim Kauma and a host of other local leaders accompanied Mbarire during the occasion.

Written by Erick Kombo

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Embu County. Embu Governor Martin Wambora Runyenjes CDF Runyenjes MP Runyenjes MP Cecily Mbarire

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