Jubilee's Joseph Githinji was declared the winner of the Muguga ward by-election with 4,089 votesUDA's Peter Thumbi came a close second with 4,062 votesThirdway Alliance candidate Moses Gichau came a distant third with 49 votesThumbi said it was not his day and congratulated the winnerPAY ATTENTION: Help us change more lives, join TUKO.co.ke’s Patreon programmeThe United Democratic Alliance (UDA) candidate in the Muguga ward by-election, Peter Kamau Thumbi, has conceded defeat. Peter Thumbi (left) with DP William Ruto at his Karen office. "My good friends and family, I take this opportunity to thank each one of you for the great unwavering support you have bestowed on me during the just ended Muguga ward by-elections." Eliud Ngige's deathThe Muguga ward seat fell vacant after the death of Eliud Ngige on Tuesday, March 16. His supporters caused chaos at the main tallying centre at Karuri High School as they shouted at IEBC officials.

Source: Daily Nation July 16, 2021 05:47 UTC