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- Voters to decide Kidero, Wanga governor contest after gruelling campaigns
- Election of two governors challenged
- UDA MCAs accuse Sakaja of sidelining them, vow to snub assembly sitting
- All four incumbent MPs in Siaya to fly ODM flag in August polls
- Chaos in Homa Bay as Wanga, Kidero supporters clash in final rally
- Homa Bay MCAs floored in nominations as MPs win tickets
The survey placed Wanga ahead of the gubernatorial race by 57.07% followed by Kidero with 38.04%. He blamed the police for taking sides during the electioneering period, accusing them of failing to arrest goons who meted violence against his supporters. He argued the results were doctored to suit interests through a list which had been circulating in the county three days to the election. Out of 40 elected MCAs, 38 of them were elected on ODM ticket in 2017. But as the MPs bagged the ODM ticket, most MCAs lost to their opponents. Speaking when she released the results at Homa Bay Boys High School on Friday, Angote told aspirants who were not satisfied with the results to register their complaints with their national office.
Kidero claimed a case over the same was reported at Rangwe Police station, but no action was taken. Two incumbent MPs who were subjected to ODM primaries in Homa Bay won the party tickets after trouncing opponents in their respective constituencies. Kenya Kwanza presidential candidate William Ruto and his wife Rachel Ruto join religious leaders on the dais at the Bomas of Kenya National Tallying Centre, awaiting the official pronouncement of 2022 presidential election winner. Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga notably absent from the venue.
Voters to decide Kidero, Wanga governor contest after gruelling campaigns
Following the incident, President William Ruto ordered security agencies to deal "firmly, decisively and conclusively" with the perpetrators. The Modern Coast bus accident at Nithi bridge in Tharaka Nithi County on July 24 was one of the worst tragedies recorded in the country this year. Five MCA aspirants from Gem West in Rangwe constituency also decried the malpractice.
Homa Bay governor candidate on an ODM ticket Gladys Wanga votes at Alara Korayo Primary School in Rangwe constituency on August 9, 2022. ODM is the dominant party in Homa Bay and many residents support the candidature of Raila Odinga who is the Azimio-One Kenya coalition presidential candidate. Provisional results show Kidero leads in some polling stations in Homa Bay town, Ndhiwa, Suba North and Suba South constituencies while Wanga is leading in a number of polling stations in Karachuonyo, Kasipul and Kabondo Kasipul constituencies.
Election of two governors challenged
Homa Bay County Assembly has 60 MCAs where 40 are elected while 20 are nominated. MPs Owino and Okuome were subjected to nominations as five others were given direct tickets. Those who got direct tickets are Millie Odhiambo , Peter Kaluma , Eve Obara , Ongondo Were and Lillian Gogo .
According to the poll, most of the people interviewed exuded confidence in Wanga saying she has been keen on championing the interests of the county. Consortium Researchers on Governance polls done in May this year showed Wanga would beat Kidero in the first round of elections. In Kasipul constituency's five wards the same fate befell four MCAs. Only one incumbent MCA Geoffrey Opiyo won ODM ticket in the constituency. Wang Chieng ward ticket went to Victor Obuya from incumbent Peter Kaula while Sam Lieta won the party ticket for West Karachuonyo against John Njira. It is only MCA Jeff Ongoro who bagged the ticket for Kanyaluo ward.
UDA MCAs accuse Sakaja of sidelining them, vow to snub assembly sitting
Returning officer told aspirants who were not satisfied with the results to register their complaints with their national office. The county is covered by road network of 3225 km of which 1840 is covered by earth surface, 1240 km is gravel and 184 km is covered by bitumen. There are 13 postal services with 3,300 installed letter boxes, 1,605 rented letter boxes 1,695 vacant letter boxes. There are a total of 206 health facilities across the county of which 144 are public and 62 are private.
BAY CITY, MI - Voters headed out to the polls throughout Bay County on Nov. 8 to exercise their right to vote. Here’s what they decided as they considered the fate of numerous statewide and local proposals as well as a multitude of local and state races. Outgoing Homa Bay Woman Representative Gladys Wanga has won the governor seat after garnering 244,559 votes. Homa Bay governor hopeful Evans Kidero votes at Asumbi Primary School in Rangwe constituency on Tuesday, August 9.
All four incumbent MPs in Siaya to fly ODM flag in August polls
I am particularly disappointed to see the will of the people of Homa Bay being thwarted with impunity yet again." He alleged incidences of voter bribery, voter intimidation, mishandling of our agents and those of other independent candidates by presiding officers and an organized gang among other issues took place. Speaking at his home in Asumbi a day after the declaration of the results in the Rangwe constituency, Kidero alleged that there were many electoral malpractices and anomalies which were committed during the whole elections process. The results were announced despite Kidero’s absence at the Tom Mboya University College, the county's main tallying centre.
The ODM candidate beat her opponent Evans Kidero who came in second with 154,182 votes. Wanga has served the county as the Woman MP for one term, having been elected in 2017. The ODM candidate beat her opponent Evans Kidero, who came in second with 154,182 votes. Many of the residents have their eyes glued on television sets and smart-phones to keep track of the results transmission. Resident Slim Felix said the race between Wanga and Kidero is tight and difficult to know who will eventually emerge the winner.
Gladys Atieno Nyasuna Wanga is the second woman representative to hold office after being elected in 2017. It is estimated that 3 mills would raise approximately $75,000.00 when levied in 2023. “The provisional results from polling stations show there is none with an out-right lead. We’re awaiting the outcome from the county IEBC returning officer,” Felix said. • “The provisional results from polling stations show there is none with an out-right lead.
Magwanga said that in any competition however tight it may be, there must be only one winner and thanked the people of Homa Bay who had faith, and confidence by voting for their joint candidature. "In the event, we do not receive the said documents and/or within the time prescribed above, we shall take further legal action as shall deem fit and appropriate." Wanga was declared as the duly elected Homa Bay Governor by Apopa after garnering 244,559 votes against Kidero's 152,184. This is in a quest to challenge the election of Homa Bay governor Gladys Wanga in the courts of law after he disputed the results which were announced by the IEBC County returning Officer Fredrick Apopa.
It has 40 wards, each represented by an MCA to the assembly in Homa Bay town as its headquarters. Chaos breaks out at the Bomas of Kenya National Tallying Centre with IEBC Commissioners split over the final results of the 2022 presidential election. Chairman Wafula Chebukati explains why TV stations are displaying different presidential election results. Official results will follow the certification process from state and county election officials.
•Moline Ngala who contested Woman Representative seat said the returning officer did not announce the results of ODM members who participated in the nomination. He also wants all manual registers used and poll diaries with respect to all the polling stations within the County. He has asked the commission to provide him with the static IP address of each KIEMS kit used during the Homa Bay gubernatorial election, copies of the manual register used during the poll and poll diaries used on August 9. Homa Bay gubernatorial candidate Evans Kidero has rejected the county gubernatorial results declared by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission . However, Agwanda and Moline Ngala who contested woman representative seat disputed the results. The party primaries were not conducted in Ruma Kaksingri ward in Suba South constituency and Kasgunga ward in Suba North constituency.
The party had announced three possible criteria it will use in picking candidates to avert violence and fallout during primaries. Three days later, two people died while two others escaped unhurt after another building which was under construction collapsed in Ruaka, Kiambu. Five people died in separate tragedies after two buildings collapsed in Kasarani and Ruaka within a week in November. The accident happened at the height of the general election campaigns with some leaders calling for speedy action to avert loss of more lives.
The provisional results however show that a majority of ODM candidates for parliamentary seats are leading and likely to win. The Homa Bay gubernatorial race between candidates Gladys Wanga and Evans Kidero is neck to neck. “It would be prudent if all the governor aspirants agree by choosing one of them as a candidate. This will avert violence and avoid tainting the party’s image,” Raila said during Homa Bay NGAAF tournament finals in December last year.
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