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[PHOTOS] 'Mejjadonk' celebrates landslide win in Embakasi Central

Garnered 48,272 votes against his closet opponent, Jubilee's Samuel Mwangi who got 29,375 votes.

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•He was awarded the certificate by returning officer Justus Mbithi at Komarock Secondary School tallying centre.

•He garnered  48,272 votes against his closet opponent, Jubilee's Samuel Mwangi who got 29,375 votes.

by PURITY GITAU
InPictures
11 August 2022 - 17:56
IEBC official Justus Mbithi hands over the certificate to MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru
IEBC official Justus Mbithi hands over the certificate to MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

Embakasi Central MP Benjamin Gathiru alias Mejjadonk has clinched the seat for the second time.

Mejjadonk was awarded the certificate by IEBC returning officer Justus Mbithi at Komarock Secondary School tallying centre.

Supporters of MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru celebrate
Supporters of MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru celebrate
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

He garnered 48,272 votes against his closet opponent, Jubilee's Samuel Mwangi who got 29375 votes.

Gathiru has won the seat under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party.

Supporters of MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru celebrate
Supporters of MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru celebrate
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

His rival Mwangi had conceded defeat on Wednesday before the official winner was declared.

A happy MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru
A happy MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru displays his election certificate
MP-elect Benjamin Gathiru displays his election certificate
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY

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