Supporters of Thika Town MP Alice Ng'ang'a and those allied to Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi clashed during the launch of the Sh55 million Economic Stimulus Program (ESP) by the MP in Ngoliba area of Thika East Sub County yesterday.

Those allied to the Governor claimed the MP has no right to launch markets terming it a county government function, saying the MP was using the state projects to propel her political career.

The supporters attempted to block the MP from commissioning the project, forcing the intervention of police officers led by Thika East Sub-County Police Commander Andrew Nzola who restored order.

Despite the hostility, the MP managed to officially launch the project, defiantly vowing to continue with her development agenda across the constituency. "This is just the beginning.