- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki signalled confidence as Mbeere North by election tallying enters a tense phase
- UDA candidate Leonard Wamuthende remains central in a race marked by heavy political interest
- A brief disturbance was reported at Siakago Town Hall during the counting of votes
TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has over three years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki shared his optimism about the Mbeere North by election held on Thursday, November 27.
Source: Facebook
Kindiki hinted that he believed the United Democratic Alliance candidate Leonard Wamuthende was on course for a win.
Kindiki had been leading the campaigns in the constituency and spent the final days rallying supporters across the area.
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In a short message posted on his Facebook page, the deputy president hinted at the tense atmosphere surrounding the tallying process.
“On the edge,” he wrote, a phrase that quickly drew attention as the counting of votes continued.
The by-election, which attracted intense interest from both local leaders and residents, moved into a critical stage as polling stations closed and tallies started coming in.
The focus quickly shifted to Siakago Town Hall, the main tallying centre, as crowds gathered outside to follow the process.
A moment of unrest was reported shortly before the latest update. A group of youth armed with rungus stormed the area around the hall and scattered people who had gathered to watch the counting.
Security officers moved in to calm the situation, firing teargas canisters.
Has DCP won Narok Town by-election?
In a related development, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) claimed victory in the Narok Town by-election.
DCP leader Rigathi alleged that, after sensing defeat, government agents and police moved to destroy ballot boxes and IEBC KIEMS kits.
“The government has sent goons and police to burn the ballot boxes and kiems kits but its too late, too late. How desperate is William Ruto and Patrick Ntutu?” he posted.
Did ODM win the Kasipul by-election?
In a related development, Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga hinted that Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) candidate Boyd Were was leading in the Kasipul mini-poll.
Wanga shared a video on her Facebook page from a past campaign, captioning it, “hii imeenda,” as she expressed optimism about Boyd’s chances.
Shortly after, new videos began circulating online showing the governor at celebrations at Boyd’s home.
Independent candidate Robert Riaga, popularly known as Money Bior, was also present, congratulating Boyd even before official results were announced.
The gathering included Boyd’s two mothers and other supporters, all seen rejoicing together.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
