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Kiambu governor candidate Wa Jungle demands vote recount

He said that the process has been very shoddy and the process was marred by irregularities.

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by AMOS NJAU

Health11 August 2022 - 19:13
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In Summary


• His deputy Ann Nyokabi said that they won't leave anything at chance.

• Earlier, former nominated MP Isaac Mwaura had accused returning officer Beatrice Muli of being arrogant.

Wainaina Wa Jungle and his running mate Ann Nyokabi addressing the media on August 11,2022

Kiambu gubernatorial candidate Patrick Wainaina 'Wa Jungle' now wants votes recounted.

Addressing the media, Wa Jungle said the voting process was shoddy and marred with -irregularities.

"We demand the recounting of votes since the process hasn't been free and fair," Wa Jungle said.

He accused the presiding officers in Kiambu of aiding irregularities.

"We will not allow such irregularities to happen and the people of Kiambu must be allowed to elect their leaders wisely," he said.

Wajungle said he will head to court if IEBC won't order recounting.

His deputy Ann Nyokabi said that they won't leave anything at chance.

Earlier, former nominated MP Isaac Mwaura had accused returning officer Beatrice Muli of being arrogant.

Mwaura said about 1,394 votes allied to the deputy president were missing.

"After we raised the issue, the votes for Ruto that were missing have been added and we are very grateful," Mwaura said.

Kiambu County returning officer Beatrice Muli confirmed the difference and termed it as a printing error.

She said that all the agents agreed and the problem was solved.

"It's true,1394 votes from four streams were missing and we have rectified it," she said.

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