ODM losses in Ugenya and Embakasi South are no big deal, Party leader Raila Odinga has said. At a press conference on Monday, Raila dismissed claims of weaknesses and divisions in the party. ODM party lost in the by-elections in Ugenya and Embakasi South constituencies. The fact that somebody has lost is not a big deal or an issue... in Embakasi it was Nasa vs Nasa...why is the media making a big issue about it?" Wiper candidate Julius Mawathe retained his Embakasi South seat, garnering 21,628 votes against ODM Irshad Sumra's 7,988.

Source: The Star April 08, 2019 12:45 UTC