'Tano tena': Song, dance as Uhuru wins repeat election

A Jubilee supporter celebrates in Eldoret town as IEBC delcares Uhuru Kenyatta winner of the repeat presidential election, October 30, 2017. /MATHEWS NDANYI
A Jubilee supporter celebrates in Eldoret town as IEBC delcares Uhuru Kenyatta winner of the repeat presidential election, October 30, 2017. /MATHEWS NDANYI

Jubilee supporters in Eldoret are celebrating the declaration by IEBC that Uhuru Kenyatta won the repeat presidential election.

The town is home to Deputy President William Ruto.

Among those who joined in the festive mood are Kapseret MP Oscar Sudi who termed the October 26 election as free, fair and credible.

"What we want now is for the president to be sworn in so that we can move forward as a country," the MP said.

He asked the Opposition not to dispute the poll results after Raila Odinga withdrew from the race.

Residents in Eldoret celebrate as IEBC delcares Uhuru Kenyatta winner of the repeat presidential election, October 30, 2017. /MATHEWS NDANYI

Uasin Gishu Deputy Governor Daniel Chemno and Moiben MP Sila Tiren were also among those celebrating.

They called for peace and asked residents to coexist well.

Business came to a standstill as some residents stopped to watch the coverage on a large screen on the highway as IEBC declared results from various counties.

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In Murang'a, residents broke into song and dance immediately after Uhuru was declared winner.

Many flocked restaurants to watch the announcement and hundreds of others watched the proceedings at Bomas of Kenya from televisions installed in the streets.

Businesses closed as residents danced in the streets and some even improvised with handmade fireworks using tyres.

Residents in Murang'a town celebrate Uhuru Kenyatta's win in the repeat presidential election, October 30, 2017. /ALICE WAITHERA

The fete climaxed when Governor Mwangi Wa Iria's rodshow truck arrived playing loud music.

Nominated MCAs Stephen Chege and Jecintah Thuku who were on the truck lauded residents for coming out in large numbers to vote for the President on Thursday.

'PEACE AND UNITY NEEDED'

Celebrations brought business in Kabarnet, Baringo county to a standstill as hundreds of boda boda operators led a procession of Jubilee supporters.

They hooted and sang "Uhuru-Ruto tano tena", and expressed happiness at IEBC declaration and lauded chair Wafula Chebukati for the election.

"We thank our almighty God and the IEBC for bringing to an end the electoral challenges that has haunted this country for the last three months since August 8” said Vincent Yegon, a boda boda operator.

He said he went through financial challenges during the election period and was happy it has come to an end.

"The fact remains, a majority of us Kenyans are getting tired with these elections and we want it called off once and for all," he added.

Samson Kiptoo, a resident, said Thursday's election was free and fair.

Hundreds of boda boda riders led a procession in Kabarnet town to celebrate Uhuru Kenyatta's win in the repeat presidential election, October 30, 2017. /JOSEPH KANGOGO

"It is time peace and unity is needed in the country and the NASA supporters should have to swallow their pride and support the president-elect Kenyatta,” said Kiptoo

Baringo is considered a Jubilee stronghold and the repeat election was conducted peacefully in the county with majority of the votes going to Uhuru.

Uhuru garnered a total of 150,432 votes in the entire Baringo county against Raila, who got 669 votes.

Ekuru Aukot came third by garnering 583 votes, while Abduba Dida scored 199 votes. Japheth Kaluyu secured 70 votes, Joseph Nyaga had 68, Michael Mwaura got 46 and Cyrus Jirongo got 19.

'OUR GOD-GIVEN VICTORY'

In Nyandarua, residents were confident that even if the election is challenged in the Supreme Court, they will overcome the case.

"We are the same voters he will come to and we shall not fail him again," said Daniel Karanja, a resident.

A Jubilee supporter in Nyandarua celebrates Uhuru's win in the repeat election, October 30, 2017. /NDICHU WAINAINA

Mary Kibui said Kenyans have spoken and Raila should not accept the decision.

Residents went to streets in song and dance while others flocked drinking joints to celebrate "our God-given victory".

Nyandarua residents celebrate while holding the Kenyan flag after Uhuru was declared winner in the repeat election, October 30, 2017. /NDICHU WAINAINA

Stories by MATHEWS NDANYI @ndanyi_mathews, ALICE WAITHERA @Alicewangechi, JOSEPH KANGOGO

@kangogojk and NDICHU WAINAINA @NdichuWainaina

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