ODM’s candidate in the Ugunja Constituency by-election has cast his vote at Siror polling station, marking a key moment in a closely watched contest.
Voting in the Ugunja constituency by-election kicked off smoothly on Thursday morning, with polling stations opening at 6am and residents turning out early before heading to work.
During the morning hours, several centres reported steady but manageable streams of voters, with most casting their ballots and leaving immediately, resulting in no queues in many locations.
However, at Siror Polling Center, voter traffic was noticeably heavier.
Long queues formed as residents, including the elderly, youth, and those abled differently patiently lined up to participate in the exercise.
Some voters were carried to the polling station by relatives, while others were transported in vehicles to ensure they did not miss the chance to cast their ballots.
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has called on Ugunja residents to turn out in greater numbers after Thursday’s by-election recorded low voter turnout in the early hours of the day.
IEBC Vice Chairperson Fahima Araphat said despite voting starting well and progressing peacefully across all polling stations, the numbers remained lower than expected.
