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The Mountain Journal
With political fever penetrating the nerves of many people in Murang’a county, politicians are working round the clock eying to attract themselves to the voters 10 months to the polls.
In a poll conducted by Radio Africa Limited, in the race for Governorship, Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata is leading the flock garnering 37.3 percent support, followed by the former Kigumo MP Jamleck Kamau with 17.5 percent.
Murang’a MP Sabina Chege and the only lady eying the position currently held by Mwangi Wa Iria garnered 12.6 percent, while the youthful Irungu Nyakera of Tea Lobby Sector got 7.8 percent.
Water and Irrigation Principal Secretary Wairagu wa Maai got 6.7 percent support.
In a survey conducted on September 27, and September 28, 65 percent of the residents complained of high cost of living, while another 40 percent spoke of lack of employment opportunities.
In the list of challenges, five percent raised concerns with land issues.
More analysis to follow.
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