Wiper party leader Kalonzo Musyoka has been dealt a blow after his candidate emerged last in the Masumba Ward by-elections held on Thursday, October 14.
This is after Timothy Sirei Maneno, an independent candidate, knocked out both the Wiper Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) aspirants.
Maneno, who was supported by Makueni Governor, Kivutha Kibwana, emerged victorious after garnering 2,902 votes out of the total 6,776 votes cast.
The UDA candidate, Daniel Masau, followed closely with 2,219 votes, while Wiper’s Eshio Maundu Mwaiwa came last with 1,614 votes.
Upon the announcement of the results, Kalonzo praised the victor and congratulated all the candidates for their bravery.
“We take tis early opportunity to congratulate Timothy Maneno on winning the Nguu/Masumba Ward seat as an independent candidate."
“We also thank the other candidates, including our Wiper candidate Eshio Mwaiwa and UDA’s Daniel Masau for putting up a brave contest to capture the seat,” Kalonzo’s statement read in part.
Kalonzo, further condemned the altercation that was experienced in some parts of the ward during the mini polls, saying it was unnecessary and against Wiper’s ethics.
Notably, he said that although they are obliged to respect the people’s decision, this will not stop him from calling out politicians involved in graft.
UDA party leader, William Ruto, also congratulated the candidates for their bravery, pointing out that UDA did well and showed that they are breaking tribal barriers.
“Congratulations Daniel Musau of UDA Kenya for the sterling performance at the just concluded Nguu/Masumba Ward by-election."
“Coming second in the tight race is a demonstration that we are breaking tribal barriers and establishing a new culture of issues-based politics,” Ruto remarked.
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