By PATRICK LANG'ATMore by this AuthorFormer Kamukunji MP Simon Mbugua on Thursday surrendered his Jubilee Party ticket to incumbent Yusuf Hassan, saying that the decision came after consultation with the party leadership. Mr Mbugua, who had been announced winner, became the first victor of the primaries to relinquish his win. The presence of Mr Gecaga at the press conference where he quickly whisked away Mr Mbugua after reading a prepared statement displayed the undertones of President Kenyatta's influence in the decision. Mr Mbugua said that he had also waived his right to challenge the results even at the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal. I want to tell them to look at the bigger picture,” Mr Mbugua said.

Source: Daily Nation May 04, 2017 13:55 UTC