[PHOTOS] Hundreds celebrate Sakaja after his victory

Sakaja won the seat after garnering 699,392 votes.

In Summary

• Sakaja who was vying on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket defeated his main rival Polycarp Igathe of the Jubilee party who got 573,518 votes.

by PURITY WANGUI
InPictures
14 August 2022 - 14:12
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja addressing his supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja addressing his supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

Nairobi governor-elect Johnson Sakaja and his deputy Njoroge Muchiri were on Sunday celebrated by their supporters after they were declared winners in the hotly contested race.

Sakaja won the seat after garnering 699,392 votes. 

Sakaja who was vying on a United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party ticket defeated his main rival Polycarp Igathe of the Jubilee party who got 573,518 votes.

He was declared by Nairobi County Returning Officer Albert Gogo, who later issued the certificate.

He drove himself to Kasarani Tallying Centre to collect his certificate after he was declared the winner.

He will now succeed Ann Kananu to become Nairobi's fourth governor.

Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri celebrated by their supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri celebrated by their supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja supporters outside Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja supporters outside Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja supporters outside Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja supporters outside Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri celebrated by their supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri celebrated by their supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja supporters outside Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja supporters outside Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja supporters outside Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja supporters outside Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri celebrated by their supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri celebrated by their supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri leaving Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri leaving Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja addressing his supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja addressing his supporters at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
A suporter taking a selfie with Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
A suporter taking a selfie with Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja at Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri leaving Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Nairobi County Governor elect Johnson Sakaja accompanied by his Deputy Njoroge Muchiri leaving Kasarani tallying center on Sunday, August 14,2022.
Image: WILFRED NYANGARESI

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