Governor seeks police protection after receiving death threats

Tharaka-Nithi Governor Samuel Ragwa is now seeking police protection after receiving via text message.
Mr Ragwa said this during a fundraiser at Marimanti Catholic Church in Marimanti.
He has since recorded a statement with the police and asked them to investigate and arrest those behind the threats.
Mr Ragwa said.
The Governor further said his vehicle was blocked several times on Friday in Chuka town after a visit in the area by Deputy President William Ruto.
he said.
Gataya Mwenda, Mukothima MCA, said the matter should not be taken lightly and demanded a thorough investigation into the matter.
In September, Meru Governor Peter Munya was forced to go into hiding after receiving death threats following the temporary ban of by the Somali Government.
 
He was blamed for the ban and was later quoted on local media saying he was aware of khat business cartels “that include murderers who were plotting to end his life’.
He said.
Police sources in Meru said that the governor had repeatedly changed addresses since the khat ban has taken into effect for fear of attacks of drug cartels.