On December 21, 2018, the Supreme Court nullified the victories of MPs Christopher Karan (Ugenya) and Julius Mawathe (Embakasi South) on grounds that they were not validly elected. By DAVID MWEREMore by this AuthorBy VIVERE NANDIEMOMore by this AuthorThe by-elections for Embakasi South and Ugenya constituencies will be held on April 5 following the announcement by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) chairman Wafula Chebukati. On December 21, 2018, the Supreme Court nullified the victories of MPs Christopher Karan (Ugenya) and Julius Mawathe (Embakasi South) on grounds that they were not validly elected. Former Ugenya MP David Ochieng’ challenged the victory of Mr Karan while former Embakasi South MP Irshad Sumra petitioned against Mr Mawathe’s election. In Embakasi South, a tough battle is likely to be replayed between Mr Sumra of ODM and Mr Mawathe of Jubilee.

Source: Daily Nation January 11, 2019 10:18 UTC