Mr Cheboi and Mr Lagat were shown the door by voters. Mr Lagat has faced a difficult time in office including numerous strikes by doctors and health workers. Pundits had predicted a tough battle between Governor Lagat, former Cabinet Minister Henry Kosgey and former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei. CONCEDED DEFEATIn Kirinyaga, Governor Ndathi conceded defeat in the Jubilee primaries even before the final results were announced. "Although i lost, I lost with my people but Jubilee can have its way and us, the minority, can have our say," said Mr Ndathi.

Source: The North Africa Journal April 26, 2017 04:41 UTC