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Former CS Kiunjuri set to reclaim Laikipia East MP seat

Mwangi Kiunjuri

The Service Party (TSP) leader Mwangi Kiunjuri speaking to the media at Nanyuki Primary School polling station in Laikipia East Constituency on August 9, 2022 before casting his vote. Mr Kiunjuri said low voter turnout in the county has been attributed by high cost of living facing Kenyans.

Photo credit: James Murimi I Nation Media Group

By  James Murimi

Nation Media Group

The Service Party leader Mwangi Kiunjuri could find his way back to Parliament, with provisional results indicating he is taking an early lead in the Laikipia East parliamentary race.

The results show that Mr Kiunjuri has garnered 30,199 votes against incumbent MP Amin Deddy's 28,070.
Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) returning officer Tabitha Gathoni is expected to make an official announcement at 1pm at the Thingithu Secondary School tallying centre.

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