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Live blog: By-elections kick off in Mbeere, Isiolo and Kakamega

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Returning officer Salim Abdala declares Elphas Shalakha of UDA West Kabras MCA-elect.
 

Photo credit: Rushdie Oudia | Nation

What you need to know:

  • Welcome to our live blog dedicated to today's by-election in four electoral areas — one parliamentary seat and three ward seats. Voters in Isiolo South and the West Kabras ward in Kakamega County, as well as the Evurore and Muminji wards in Embu County, will vote for their preferred candidate.