[PHOTOS] Vote counting underway in Kibra

In Summary

• Voting closed at 5pm.

Vote counting underway in Kibra on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Vote counting underway in Kibra on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
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Counting of votes for the Kibra by-election got underway at around 5.30pm on Thursday.

This was after voting closed at 5pm. Those in line were allowed to vote past 5pm.

Residents were seen trying to make way to their various destinations as traffic built following the activity earlier in the day.

Kibra has five wards – Laini Saba, Sarang’ombe, Woodley-Kenyatta Golf Course, Makina and Lindi.

 

ODM leader Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie in Kibra.
ODM leader Raila Odinga's daughter Winnie in Kibra.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDY
Kibra residents after voting closed at 5pm on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Kibra residents after voting closed at 5pm on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Kibra residents engage in games after voting closed on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Kibra residents engage in games after voting closed on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo in Kibra on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Mbita MP Millie Odhiambo in Kibra on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Image: DOUGLAS OKIDDY
Former Embakasi South MP Irshad Sumra in Kibra.
Former Embakasi South MP Irshad Sumra in Kibra.
Kibra residents greet each other after voting closed on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
Kibra residents greet each other after voting closed on Thursday, November 7, 2019.
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