Mr Mwadeghu, the party’s Chief Whip, trounced Mr Mruttu in his Wundanyi stronghold, getting 4,417 votes to the governor’s 3,628. In Voi, Mr Mruttu collected 3,950 votes as his rival netted 4,197. DISPUTED OUTCOMEEarlier, Mr Mruttu disputed the outcome and asked the party not to announce it. Mr Mruttu is from Taveta and Mr Mwadeghu from Taita. In 2013, the two communities agreed to share power with Mr Mwadeghu backing Mr Mruttu, who named a Taita running mate.

Source: Daily Nation April 19, 2017 21:33 UTC