Wiper and ODM Face off in Embakasi South mini poll

Today is the D- day for Embakasi South by-election, with 15 candidates battling it out for the parliamentary seat that fell vacant in December last year after a successful petition.

Voters have trickled to polling stations in Embakasi South constituency to elect a legislator to carry their interests until 2022.

The by election was prompted after former MP Irshad Sumra successfully petitioned the election of Julius Mawathe at the Supreme Court.

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According to IEBC, the polling stations opened at 6 am and shall remain open until 5.00pm.

ODM party through their Secretary General Edwin Sifuna have urged their supporters to turn out in large number and vote for Mp Irshad Sumra.

It is remembered that both Mawathe and Sumra are member of NASA alliance.

Besides Mr Sumra of ODM and Mr Mawathe of Wiper, the other candidates include Ms Roseline Awino (MTP), Mr Ramesh Gorasia (DP), Mr Urbanas Kalumba (PNU), Mr Augustine Kavindu(GCK), Mr Samuel Masaki (FPK), Mr Zablon Minyonga (KNC) and Mr Alexander Mulatya (MCC).

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Others are Mr Jairus Musyoka (GDDP), Mr Enosh Nyakweba (KSC), Mr Angela Nyalita (TAK), Mr Enock Nyaribari (RLP), Mr Peter Ogeta (PDU) and Mr Credius Oigara (JFP).

The mini poll is being conducted in 221 polling stations where 150,314 registered voters are expected to cast their ballots starting 6am. The polling closes at 5pm.

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