Mr Muriuki garnered 4,270 votes (51.97pc) against Ndegwa who got 3,946 (48pc) in the tight race. By NICHOLAS KOMUMore by this AuthorJubilee Party’s Erastus Karanja Muriuki on Wednesday clinched the Ruguru Ward seat after edging out Maendeleo Chap Chap candidate James Simpson Ndegwa in the by-election. Mr Muriuki garnered 4,270 votes (51.97pc) against Ndegwa who got 3,946 (48pc) in a tight race marred by violence and low voter turnout. At the close of voting at 5pm, only 8,248 voters (58.63pc of turnout) had cast their ballot in a ward with 14,014 registered voters. In his acceptance speech, Mr Muriuki extended an olive branch to his rival to work together in developing the ward.

Source: Daily Nation April 19, 2018 07:52 UTC