Africa-Press – Kenya. City businessman Tim Kipchumba has rejected the UDA nomination results for Elgeyo Marakwet Senate by-election.
The politician, said on Twitter, that the United Democratic Alliance primaries held on Saturday were not free and fair.
“Thank you you Elgeyomarakwet! Thanks to our team and fellow aspirants! We articulated a better vision. But the UDA primaries, even as well intended to be Free and Fair by H.E @WilliamsRuto were marked by countless irregularities. We’ll issue statement soon!” he Twitted.
Immediate former Marakwet West MP William Kisang was declared the winner of the senatorial primaries.
Kisang garnered 28,126 votes ahead of his rivals Kipchumba and Jonah Tanui who garnered 26,756 and 26,735 votes respectively.
Kisang celebrated the results although his rivals rejected the outcome claiming massive irregularities.
“I thank God for the victory and am happy that the will of the people has prevailed,” Kisang said.
Nicodemus Bore who was returning officer declared Kisang the winner and was issued the party certificate.
With UDA being the most dominant party in the region, Kisang is a step ahead likely to be elected Senator in by-elections to be held on January 5, 2023.
The by-election was occasioned by the resignation of CS for Roads Kipchumba Murkomen who had been elected on August 9, but quit after being appointed by President William Ruto.
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