The Independent electoral and Boundaries commission has declared Johnson Sakaja of United Democratic Alliance as new Governor elect of Nairobi County.
Johnson Sakaja garnered a total of 699, 392 votes, taking the majority of the votes cast by the Nairobi County residents.
Polycarp Igathe of Jubilee who floored in the race got a total of 573,516 .He however , has taken to his twitter account to congratulate Hon. Johnson Sakaja for his Win.
He stated that he is grateful for the support they showed him during the campaigns.
He said, “I accept the decision of the people of Nairobi and thank all our supporters. The Governor of Nairobi is his excellency Johnson Sakaja. Congratulations! God bless Kenya.”
This is another great win for the Kenya Kwanza and the presidential candidate William Ruto.
Sakaja who described Nairobi county as a city of order and dignity; Hope and opportunity for all, has urged the people of Nairobi to help him make it Work.
He said,” A city of order and dignity;Hope and opportunity for all. Let’s make Nairobi work.”
On the other news, Edwin Sifuna of Azimio la Umoja one Kenya, was declared the senator elect of Nairobi County.
Hon. Edwin Sifuna who is a great ally of Presidential candidate Raila Amollo Odinga emerged top on the Nairobi County Senatorial race.
Esther passaris of Azimio laUmoja was also declared the Nairobi Women representative, she was in a very tight battle with Milicent Omanga of United Democratic Alliance who floored in the race.
Esther Passaris who picked her Women representative certificate at Independence electoral and boundaries commission centre, thanked the people of Nairobi for the support they showed her.
Hon. Esther Passaris also congratulated other women who have been elected as leaders in the year 2022.
She said,” congratulations to the all newly elected women governors across the country. It is delightful to see Kenyans growing confidence in Women leaders. I wish you the very best.”