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[PHOTOS] Former SportPesa boss wins Kasarani MP seat

Independent Karauri garnered 32,406 votes followed by John Njoroge with 30,444.

In Summary

• Former SportPesa CEO Karauria celebrated by his supporters after receiving his Kasarani MP-elect certificate at Kasarani tallying centre.

• An independent, it was his first venture into national politics but he's no stranger to politics and intrigue in the business world. 

by PURITY WANGUI
InPictures
11 August 2022 - 10:47
Independent candidate Ronald Karauri wins Kasarani constituency MP seat.
CELEBRATIONS: Independent candidate Ronald Karauri wins Kasarani constituency MP seat.
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• Independent candidate Ronald Karauri wins Kasarani MP seat.

• He garnered 32,406 votes followed closely by John Njoroge with 30,444 and Mercy Gakuya with 24,790 votes.

Independent candidate Ronald Karauri wins Kasarani constituency MP seat
EX-SPORT PESA: Independent candidate Ronald Karauri wins Kasarani constituency MP seat
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

Ronald Karauri, former SportPesa CEO, ran as an independent and won the Kasarani constituency MP seat.

The MP-elect was celebrated by his supporters on Thursday after he received his certificate at Kasarani tallying centre.

Kasarani constituency has 155,405 eligible voters; 91,774 turned out to vote, 59 per cent.

Independent Candidate Ronald Karauri shows his certificate after winning Kasarani MP seat.
INDEPENDENT: Independent Candidate Ronald Karauri shows his certificate after winning Kasarani MP seat.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Ronald Karauri, former SportPesa CEO, receives Kasarani MP certificate from returning officer Amosi Nyongesa Chilai at Kasarani tallying centre on Thursday, August 11
SURE BET: Ronald Karauri, former SportPesa CEO, receives Kasarani MP certificate from returning officer Amosi Nyongesa Chilai at Kasarani tallying centre on Thursday, August 11
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
First-time MP-elect Ronald Karauri celebrated by his supporters after receiving his certificate at Kasarani tallying centre on Thursday.
WE WON: First-time MP-elect Ronald Karauri celebrated by his supporters after receiving his certificate at Kasarani tallying centre on Thursday.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Former SportPesa Ronald Karauri is celebrated by his supporters after receiving his Kasarani MP-elect certificate at Kasarani tallying center on on August 11.
WINNER: Former SportPesa Ronald Karauri is celebrated by his supporters after receiving his Kasarani MP-elect certificate at Kasarani tallying center on on August 11.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Kasarani MP-elect Ronald Karauri is celebrated after receiving his certificate at Kasarani tallying center on August 11.
SPORTPESA EX-CEO: Kasarani MP-elect Ronald Karauri is celebrated after receiving his certificate at Kasarani tallying center on August 11.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Ronald Karauri is being celebrated by his supporters after receiving his Kasarani MP-elect certiicate at Kasarani tallying center on August 11
BETTING ON YOU: Ronald Karauri is being celebrated by his supporters after receiving his Kasarani MP-elect certiicate at Kasarani tallying center on August 11
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Ronald Karauri, former SportPesa CEO, celebrated after receiving his Kasarani MP-elect certificate at Kasarani tallying centre..
MONEY'S ON RONALD: Ronald Karauri, former SportPesa CEO, celebrated after receiving his Kasarani MP-elect certificate at Kasarani tallying centre..
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

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