Running mate in Machakos race defects two weeks to polls
Ms Rose Wambua (right) with Chama Cha Uzalendo Party governor candidate Nzioka Waita and his running mate Florence Mwangangi. Ms Wambua, who was Maendeleo Chap Chap governor candidate Francis Maliti's running mate, defected from the party to support Mr Waita.
Photo credit: Stephen Muthini | Nation Media Group
Two weeks to the ballot, Maendeleo Chap Chap party gubernatorial candidature in Machakos County has been thrown into disarray following the defection of Ms Rose Wambua, candidate Francis Maliti's running mate in the race.
Ms Wambua announced her defection to Chama Cha Uzalendo Party, affiliated with governor candidate Nzioka Waita, at Mbondoni Holy Family Catholic Church in Kangundo on Sunday.
