Confusion yesterday marred the start of scrutiny and recount of votes for Homa Bay county governor. In the case, former Homa Bay governor hopeful Oyugi Magwanga and his running mate Joshua Orero are challenging the victory of Governor Cyprian Awiti and Deputy Govenor Hamilton Orata. The drive, presided over by Homa Bay Deputy Registrar Lester Simiyu, was to be conducted in 81 polling stations. Magwanga’s lawyer Humphrey Obach objected to the number of polling stations, saying the exercise was to take place in more than 400 polling stations. Obach argued that interpretation of Justice Karanja did not mean only 81 polling stations.

Source: The Star January 08, 2018 21:33 UTC