While the election went on smoothly in most of the polling stations, voting did not take off at the scheduled time in most polling stations as election officials were still sorting out election materials. He told Nation the delays were occasioned by missing ballot papers for the governor and woman representative seats. In Laikipia, the exercise started at midday in many polling stations after presiding officers boycotted duty over non-payment. Area MP Onesmus Kimani Ngunjiri, after casting his vote at Bahati sub- county Hospital polling station complained about the situation. However, a MCA aspirant for Kabazi Mr Peter Mbae intervened and pleaded with the voters to accept the ballot papers that were available.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 27, 2017 07:30 UTC