Nairobi, May 13 -- Dozens of Kirinyaga residents took to the streets Wednesday demanding the removal of Governor Anne Waiguru over alleged slow implementation of development projects and delayed payment of health workers' salaries.

The residents demonstrated in Ngurubani town on Wednesday morning.

There was tension in the area as the demonstrators blocked motorists during the protest.

Waving placards and chanting slogans, the residents accused Ms Waiguru's government of failing to ensure that roads in the area were improved and health workers paid their dues.

"Waiguru must go! Waiguru must go!" one of the protesters chanted.

Led by Michael Chomba, the demonstrators accused the county boss of not addressing their plight and urged Kiriny...